Long Pond Tidal Wetland Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025060770
Public Agency
Humboldt Bay Harbor
Document Title
Long Pond Tidal Wetland Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2025
Document Description
The Project involves the replacement of a failing tide gate structure (Phase 1) and wetland habitat restoration activities involving the creation of ponds and tidal channeling, hydrology reconnection, and placement of large woody debris in wetland habitat (Phase 2). Phase 1 of the Project focuses on replacing a failing tide gate structure that is a critical water control mechanism for the refuge to prevent seawater from flowing upstream during high tide, which could inundate infrastructure. The existing structure is approximately 1,500 square feet in size and will be replaces with a dimensionally equivalent structure. Phase 2 (Habitat Restoration) will restore approximately 2.8 acres of upland wetlands. Restoration activities will include the excavation of tidal channels and ponds to improve hydrologic connectivity, expand floodplain function, and increase habitat diversity.
Contact Information
Name
Rob Holmlund
Agency Name
Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District
Job Title
Director of Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Jason Storlie
Agency Name
Deputy Refuge Manager
Job Title
US Fish and Wildlife - Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Parcel #
APN 308-191-008
Other Location Info
Salmon Creek Unit of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge at the mouth of Long Pond where it connects to Hookton Slough on the south end of Humboldt Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, §15333 (Small Habitat Restoration Projects) and Class 2, § 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves replacement of an existing tide gate with a dimensionally equivalent structure, and tidal wetland restoration of approximately 2.8 acres. The District has further determined that the use of the categorical exemption is not barred by any of the exceptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. The material supporting these finding is on file with the District and available for review upon request. Specifically:
1. The cumulative impact of successive projects would not result in a significant impact.
2. There are not unusual circumstances that create a reasonable possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment.
3. The project would not impact scenic resources.
4. The project is not located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
5. The project would not cause a substantial adverse change to the significance of a historic structure.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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