Howard Slough Dredging (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. GLE-56892-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2025051292
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Howard Slough Dredging (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. GLE-56892-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/29/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number GLE-56892-R2, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Foraker Brothers Murdock Ranch Trust.
The project consists of annual removal of accumulated sediments from the area encompassed by the confluence of Howard Slough and Butte Creek for flood control purposes. It is anticipated that, in total, approximately two hundred and sixty-six (266) cubic yards of accumulated sediments will be removed over the term of the project.
Contact Information
Name
Robert Hosea
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Erik Foraker
Agency Name
Foraker Brothers Murdock Ranch Trust
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Glenn
Regions
Northern California
Waterways
Butte Creek
Other Location Info
The project is located at Howard Slough, tributary to Butte Creek, in the County of Glenn, State of California; Latitude 39.38605, Longitude -121.88956.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class (1, 4); California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections (15301, 15304)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 because the project involves modifications to an existing topographical feature. Class 4 because the project consists of a minor alteration of land which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
Glenn
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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