McKenzie Meadows Restoration Project Phase
Summary
SCH Number
2025071080
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Redding Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
McKenzie Meadows Restoration Project Phase
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/25/2025
Document Description
The Project proposes restoring meadow floodplain function and water table elevation within the 212-acre area of McKenzie Meadows. Restoration activities will include partial channel fill, rock riffles, sod riffles, and removal of several sections of old railroad grade/berm that are negatively impacting water flow through the meadow.
Contact Information
Name
Lynn Coster
Agency Name
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Steve DeBonis
Agency Name
Sierra Pacific Industries
Job Title
Almanor District Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, Article 19, Section 21080.56, Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
This project is Statutorily Exempt under California Public Resources Code, section 21080.56 because the Project is exclusively a project to restore and enhance habitat for California native fish and wildlife. Concurrence was issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on 23 May 2025.
County Clerk
Lassen
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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