Black Rascal Flood Control Project (Extension with Conditions to Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MER-26316-R4)
9 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2017021015
Lead Agency
Merced County
Document Title
Black Rascal Flood Control Project (Extension with Conditions to Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MER-26316-R4)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
8/13/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has extended
Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MER-26316-R4 (Agreement) with conditions, pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602 to Merced County. The expiration date of the Agreement is extended for five years, from March 12, 2029, to March 12, 2034; and modifies the Agreement and conditions therein to reflect the western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea) updated status as a candidate species pursuant to the California Endangered Species Act.
Contact Information
Name
Mike Walejko
Agency Name
Merced County
Job Title
Maintenance Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Merced
Counties
Merced
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Yosemite Ave, North Arboleda Dr.
Waterways
Black Rascal Creek
Other Location Info
Project 1 - Principal Spillway (Black Rascal Creek): 37.333298, -120.394382
• Project 2 - Black Rascal Creek Channel Realignment (Black Rascal Creek): 37.332837, -120.394451
• Project 3 - Ditch 1 Realignment (Unnamed Tributary 1): 37.333006, -120.394824
• Project 4 - Tributary Channel Restoration (Unnamed Tributary 1): 37.339494, -120.394490
• Project 5 - Northwest Embankment (Unnamed Tributary 1): 37.339477, -120.396900
• Project 6 - Ditch D-10 Relocation (Ditch 10): 37.332363, -120.387382
• Project 7 - Secondary Channel Realignment (Black Rascal Creek): 37.33828, -120.38820
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Merced
Final Environmental Document Available at
Merced County
715 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Merced, California 95341
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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