Upper Santa Clara River Arundo/Tamarisk Removal Program (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2018-0084-R5)
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Summary
SCH Number
2004121015
Lead Agency
Ventura County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Upper Santa Clara River Arundo/Tamarisk Removal Program (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2018-0084-R5)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/24/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has amended Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification No. 1600-2018-0084-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the Ventura County Resource Conservation District (District) as represented by Jamie Whiteford.
The Project is limited to the alteration of the SCR and associated tributaries due to implementation of the Santa Clara River Arundo/Tamarisk Removal Program (SCARP). The Project is being amended to include three new project areas (I-K). The Project will also be amended to allow for vegetation removal in work areas which meet specific conditions to extend into a portion of the nesting bird season (March 15th). Finally, herbicide application will be allowed to be conducted year-round. These work activities will only be able to implemented if certain site-conditions exist and with adherence of existing and amended avoidance and minimization measures.
Contact Information
Name
Angela Castanon
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Jamie Whiteford
Agency Name
Ventura County Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The project is located within the Upper Santa Clara River (SCR) and associated tributaries, in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. Location will vary depending on the individual Project.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Final EIR prepared for the project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the Lead Agency. CDFW’s record of project approval as a Responsible Agency is available at CDFW’s regional office.
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
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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