Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-50200-R1C – Sandy Prairie Gravel Bar Extraction Project.
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Summary
SCH Number
2013072066
Lead Agency
Humboldt County
Document Title
Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-HUM-50200-R1C – Sandy Prairie Gravel Bar Extraction Project.
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
7/17/2025
Document Description
The project is limited to two encroachments for aggregate extraction from the
channel of the Eel River for commercial purposes. The Permittee proposes to extract up to a combined
270,000 cubic yards of gravel annually from the Sandy Prairie and Canevari sites; 70,000 cubic yards
from Sandy Prairie under a vested rights determination, and 200,000 cubic yards from Canevari under
a Conditional Use Permit. Combined annual extraction volumes in cubic yards over the last five years
(2020 through 2024), were as follows: 55,780; 153,814; 136,479; 123,543, 96,035. 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 Eel River channel and adjacent areas.
Aggregate extraction methods and volumes shall be consistent with annual Pre-extraction Plans
reviewed, conditioned, and approved by the gravel-review agencies. Extraction occurs during the
summer low-flow period when alluvial deposits are exposed. Fisheries- and riparian-enhancement
activities shall be proposed and included in the Pre-extraction Plan(s) during the term of the
Agreement. Temporary crossings of the wetted channel may be needed to access gravel deposits.
The Permittee shall coordinate the placement, installation, and removal of temporary crossings with
CDFW to determine optimal siting and timing. The installation and removal of these crossings is
conducted to avoid periods of peak flows, salmonid migration and spawning, and to minimize channel
disturbance and impacts to sensitive aquatic habitats and organisms.
Contact Information
Name
Jonathan Hollis
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Joshua Dorris
Agency Name
County of Humboldt Planning and Building Department
Job Title
Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Sandy Prairie
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Sections 2 and 3, Township 2 North, Range 1 West; and Sections 33, 34, 35, Township 3 North
Parcel #
106-041-015, 106-041-016, 200-352-006, 200-352-009, 200-353-012, 200-353-043, 200-361-002
Waterways
Eel River, a tributary to the Pacific Ocean
Township
2N, 3N
Range
1W
Section
2,3,33
Base
Humboldt
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Humboldt
Final Environmental Document Available at
County of Humboldt
Planning and Building Department
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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