Ocean Outlets Maintenance Program (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-ORA-36772-R5)
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Summary
SCH Number
2012011009
Lead Agency
Orange County
Document Title
Ocean Outlets Maintenance Program (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-ORA-36772-R5)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
12/2/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (EPIMS-ORA-36772-R5), pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, the project Applicant, County of Orange.
The Project is limited to the maintenance of 5 ocean outlets. As-needed maintenance generally consists of removal of sand/sediment within the outlets and placement of the removed sand/sediment on nearby beaches. Loose boulders and rock riprap from any rock jetties will be retrieved and replaced. The outlets will be inspected twice a year in the fall and spring, with the Talbert Channel outlet and Santa Ana River outlet additionally inspected in the summer, winter, and after every major storm event. Additional maintenance may be required within 7 days of any observed blockages at each of the sites to ensure tidal flow throughout the outlets. Heavy equipment including excavators, bulldozers, backhoes, and articulating dump trucks will be utilized for work. Access would occur from the public beaches surrounding each outlet.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Blackbird
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Cindy Salazar
Agency Name
Orange County
Job Title
Land Use Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Dana Point, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, San Clemente
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Ocean Outlets Maintenance Project (Project) is located within 5 outlets to the Pacific Ocean: Talbert Outlet in Huntington Beach, Santa Ana River Outlet in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, Salt Creek Outlet in Dana Point, Estrella storm channel outlet in Dana Point, and Segunda Deshecha Cañada Outlet in San Clemente.
Project Site Latitude Longitude
Talbert Outlet 33.632486 -117.960996
Santa Ana River Outlet 33.630887 -117.957551
Salt Creek Outlet 33.481626 -117.724502
Estrella Storm Channel 33.450355 -117.659695
Segunda Deshecha Cañada 33.431601 -117.632759
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Orange
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Mitigated Negative Declaration 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
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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