Loma Alta Slough Wetland Enhancement Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SDO-34398-R5)
6 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021030344
Lead Agency
City of Oceanside
Document Title
Loma Alta Slough Wetland Enhancement Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SDO-34398-R5)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
3/17/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SDO-34398-R5 (Agreement), pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the City of Oceanside.
The Project involves enhancement of the existing marsh in the Slough and restoration of marsh and transitional uplands in the adjacent properties. Goals of the project include improving and restoring habitat for native species, providing increased habitat resiliency to sea-level rise, improving water quality in the Slough, and enhancing recreational enjoyment of the area. The Agreement is being amended to authorize additional temporary impacts to wetland and riparian habitats as a result of equipment access needs.
Contact Information
Name
Justin Gamble
Agency Name
City of Oceanside Water Utilities District
Job Title
Sustainability Program Administrator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Alison Kalinowski
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Oceanside
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Loma Alta Slough Wetland Enhancement Project (Project) is located at Loma Alta Slough at the mouth of Loma Alta Creek, bounded by South Pacific Street and Buccaneer Beach on the west side, South Coast Highway on the east side, Buccaneer Park and Paradise By the Sea RV Resort on the south side, and the La Salina Wastewater Treatment Plant and commercial property on the north side, in the City of Oceanside, County of San Diego.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
CDFW
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Diego
Final Environmental Document Available at
The Final 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
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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