Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-64472-R1C – Hufford Sand and Gravel Extraction Project.
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Summary
SCH Number
1992103029
Lead Agency
Humboldt County
Document Title
Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-64472-R1C – Hufford Sand and Gravel Extraction Project.
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/3/2026
Document Description
The project proposes reinitiating commercial aggregate extraction from the channel of Redwood Creek. While the Hufford Bar site has been extracted for commercial gravel purposes in the past, it has not received federal or state permits or been extracted for commercial purposes since 2003. Formerly, the Lead Agency authorized annual extraction up to 25,000 cubic yards of river-run material from the Hufford Bar site (Mine ID 91-12-0045); actual volumes will depend on natural replenishment and agency review and approval. Annual operations may be proposed, though the Permittee states they may operate on a semi-annual or intermittent basis driven by demand. Aggregate extraction consists of the removal of flood-washed alluvial material using heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loaders, excavators, haul trucks, etc.) from the river channel and adjacent areas. Aggregate extraction methods and volumes shall be consistent with annual Pre-extraction Plans reviewed, conditioned, and approved by the gravel-review agencies. Extraction occurs during the summer low-flow period when alluvial deposits are exposed. Fisheries- and riparian-enhancement or off-channel extractions may be included and involve connection of extraction areas to the wetted channel. Temporary crossings of the wetted channel may be needed to access gravel deposits. Timing of the installation and removal of these crossings is conducted to avoid periods of peak flows, salmonid migration and spawning, and requires coordination with CDFW scientific staff. Crossings are also designed to minimize the extent of channel disturbance and avoid sensitive aquatic habitat and organisms.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Hollis
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Joshua Dorris
Agency Name
Humboldt County
Job Title
Planning and Building Department
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Orick
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
520-012-012
Waterways
Redwood Creek
Township
11N
Range
11E
Section
34
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CA Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Humboldt
Final Environmental Document Available at
County of Humboldt
Planning and Building Department
3015 H Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Contact: Joshua Dorris
Phone: (707) 268-3779
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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