Gabilan and Natividad Creeks at Boronda Road Flood/Erosion Control and Habitat Restoration Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MON-61728-R4)
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024030996
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Gabilan and Natividad Creeks at Boronda Road Flood/Erosion Control and Habitat Restoration Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MON-61728-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/29/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MON-61728-R4 pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602 to the City of Salinas, represented by Erin McGinty. The Gabilan Creek Project area is 0.95 acers and is intended to restore a 1,000-linear-foot section of Gabilan Creek by removing 2,900 cubic yards of sediment. The Natividad Creek Project area is 0.44 acres and is intended to restore a 1,200- linear foot section of Natividad Creek by removing 7,610 cubic yards of sediment. Approximately 2.38 acres will be restored by removing invasive, non-native plant species, and planting native species.
Contact Information
Name
Thomas Gromis
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Erin McGinty
Agency Name
City of Salinas
Job Title
Party undertaking project
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Salinas
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
153-204-029-000, 153-651-026-000
Waterways
Gabilan Creek and Natividad Creek
Township
14S
Range
3E
Section
00
Other Location Info
The Project will occur within two streams, Gabilan Creek and Natividad Creek, both located within the City of Salinas, Monterey County, California; Section 00, Township 14 South, Range 03 East; U.S. Geological 7.5-Minute Quad Natividad; and Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 153-204-029-000 and 153-651-026-000. The Project includes activities within the two Project areas Gabilan Creek 36.71376, -121.61769 and Natividad Creek 36.70183, -121.60245.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
On March 27, 2024, the City of Salinas, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333. The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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