Coyote Creek Brush Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600- 2019-0219-R2).
Summary
SCH Number
2020020339
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Coyote Creek Brush Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600- 2019-0219-R2).
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2020
Document Description
The project is limited to the removal of berry bushes and small shrubs within the creek channel and drainage tributaries to ensure proper conveyance of storm water through the Hidden Valley Lake residential subdivision. The creek has become overgrown with brush, causing localized flooding and excess sediment build up at existing culverts. Project activities are restricted to the channel and bank only. No heavy equipment will be used. Follow-up herbicide application on berry bushes along the bank may be implemented to control the excess vegetation. All activities will occur in dry conditions.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Garcia
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Hidden Valley Lake Association
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Lake
Other Location Info
The project is located in Coyote Creek and adjacent unnamed tributaries within the Hidden Valley Lake residential subdivision; in the County of Lake, State of California; Sections 26 & 33, Township 11 N, Range 7W, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) map Whispering Pines & Middletown, Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves removal of overgrown vegetation from an existing water conveyance/storm water drainage system and will not affect any special status fish or wildlife or their habitat.