Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-57742-R1C – Randall Gravel Extraction Project.
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Summary
SCH Number
2004052134
Lead Agency
Humboldt County
Document Title
Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-57742-R1C – Randall Gravel Extraction Project.
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
10/15/2025
Document Description
The project includes three encroachments, one for gravel extraction from the channel of the South Fork Eel River for commercial purposes, and two for water diversion associated with gravel and aggregate activities. The maximum gravel extraction volume approved under the Conditional Use Permit, Surface Mining Permit, and Reclamation Plan issued by the County of Humboldt is 50,000 cubic yards of gravel annually from the Randall/Southern Humboldt Community Park bars. Over the last five years (2020 through 2024), annual extraction volumes averaged approximately 10,850 cubic-yards.
Aggregate extraction consists of removal of flood-washed alluvial material using heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loaders, excavators, bulldozers, and dump trucks) from the South Fork Eel River channel. Aggregate extraction methods and volumes shall be consistent with approved annual extraction work plans. Extraction occurs during the summer low-flow period when alluvial deposits are exposed. Habitat-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.
Two additional encroachments for water diversion occur on parcel 223-061-08 from two separate points of diversion adjacent to the low flow channel of The South Fork Eel River. Water is used for dust abatement on roads and stockpiles, in the production of concrete, and to clean gravel extracted from the gravel bar.
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
County of Humboldt
Job Title
Planning and Building Department
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Garberville
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
222-091-015, 222-241-010, 223-061-08, 223-061-09
Waterways
South Fork Eel River watershed
Township
4S
Range
3E
Section
25
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
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
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(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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