Truckee River Tributaries Sediment Reduction Project (D1713602)
Summary
SCH Number
2020110005
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board
Document Title
Truckee River Tributaries Sediment Reduction Project (D1713602)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/30/2020
Document Description
This Project is for the purpose pf improving dirt roads and legacy erosion sites on USFSlands in key tributaries of the main stem of the Truckee River and conducting public outreach to landowners and members of the public to support the Truckee River TMDL.
Contact Information
Name
Jeanie Mascia
Agency Name
SWRCB
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Truckee River Watershed Council
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Truckee
Counties
Placer
Other Location Info
Existing roads, trails, and legacy erosion sites on USFS lands in Jackass, Cabin, Deep, Pole, Silver, and Bear Creek areas along Hwy 89.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 & 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Project has 2 elements:(1) CatEx15301-lmproving road drainage on up to 35 miles of existing USFS roads and trails; and (2) CatEx15333-Improve terrestrial habitat by regrading, restoring and revegetating legacy erosion sites in Cabin Creek and former Deer Park Ski Resort. Each site is under 5 acres in upland areas, no waters of US or waters of the state. See USFS Decision Memo for Truckee River 2016 Tributaries Project dated 3/10/2017.