West Fontana Channel Flood Control Improvement Project (Banana to Hickory) (California Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit No. 2081(b)-2025-036-06 (IT
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Summary
SCH Number
2006121089
Lead Agency
San Bernardino Flood Control District
Document Title
West Fontana Channel Flood Control Improvement Project (Banana to Hickory) (California Endangered Species Act Incidental Take Permit No. 2081(b)-2025-036-06 (IT
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
5/13/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued an ITP
(No. 2081(b)-2025-036-06), pursuant to Section 2081(b) of the Fish and Game Code to San Bernardino County Department of Public Works.
The project is limited to modifications to the earthen West Fontana Channel and associated
culverts. Modifications include construction of non-grouted rock slope protection, sections of concrete rectangular channel, sections of non-grouted rock leading to culverts, and replacement of three concrete box culverts. Project activities also include construction of junction structures, replacement of an existing concrete weir in the outflow of Banana Basin, construction of two access ramps and service roads, replacement of an access ramp, utility potholing and geotechnical testing, and minor grading in Banana Basin. The Project will result in impacts to 12.78 acres of potential Western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) habitat including temporary impacts to 8.7 acres; the Project will permanently remove 4.08 acres of potential Western burrowing owl habitat. The project may result in incidental take of Western
burrowing owl, which is/are designated as a candidate species under the California
Endangered Species Act (CESA). The ITP referenced above as issued by CDFW authorizes incidental take of species listed under CESA that may occur as a result of Project implementation.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy Sansonetti
Agency Name
San Bernardino County
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Amelia Viera
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
State Highways
I-15
Railways
Metrolink
Other Location Info
The Project is located approximately 0.6 miles west of Cherry Avenue and approximately 2.0 miles east of Interstate 15. The Project site lies immediately south of Whittram Avenue and is bounded by commercial and industrial land to the north and the Metrolink railroad corridor to the South, which crosses the western portion of the Project site on two railway bridges.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Final Environmental Document Available at
San Bernardino County Flood Control
825 East Third Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0835
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
Yes
(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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