North Delta Fish and Conservation Bank Project (California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Incidental Take Permit No. 2081-2021-040-03 (ITP))
8 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2010122078
Lead Agency
Reclamation District 2093
Document Title
North Delta Fish and Conservation Bank Project (California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Incidental Take Permit No. 2081-2021-040-03 (ITP))
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
9/8/2025
Document Description
This proposed project involves the implementation of a fisheries enhancement project to preserve, restore and enhance 808.76 acres of habitat for native fish species. The project includes the removal of two existing levee sections and excavation of tidal channels, floodplain lowering, vegetation removal for tidal marsh creation/restoration, and revegetation of native tidal marsh and riparian habitat. The construction of each site is organized into the following stages: 1) mobilization, 2) site preparation, 3) levee removal, 4) excavating tidal channels, 5) floodplain lowering, 6) removal of an existing non-functioning water control structure and culvert, 7) vegetation removal/revegetation, and 8) demobilization and clean up.
The Project will result in impacts to 46.74 acres of giant garter snake (Thamnophis gigas) habitat and 38.60 acres of Swainson’s hawk (Buteo swainsoni) foraging habitat. The project is expected to result in incidental take of giant garter snake and Swainson’s hawk, which are designated as a threatened species under 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
Tara Kerss
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Erik Vinck
Agency Name
Reclamation District 2093
Job Title
Lead Agency Contact
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Courtland
Counties
Yolo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
The proposed project is located on the northern tip of Liberty Island, approximately five miles west of the unincorporated Community of Courtland, Yolo County, approximately 10 miles north of the City of Rio Vista within the southern portion of the Yolo Bypass which flows into the northwest Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Yolo
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Negative Declaration prepared by the lead agency for the Project is available to the general public at the office location listed above for the lead agency. CDFW’s administrative record of proceedings related to the incidental take permit is available to the public for review 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
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
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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