Foster Park Fish Passage Project – Phase 1 Notch Restoration Project (Restoration Management Permit, RMP No. RMP-2025-0005-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2025080386
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Foster Park Fish Passage Project – Phase 1 Notch Restoration Project (Restoration Management Permit, RMP No. RMP-2025-0005-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/11/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed a Restoration Management Permit (RMP No. RMP-2025-0005-R5) pursuant to Section 1670 et seq of the Fish and Game Code to the City of Ventura.
The Project is designed to ensure volitional fish passage for southern California steelhead and other native aquatic species at all flow conditions. Fish passage at the Foster Park Notch (Notch) will be restored by ensuring original function of the Notch and maintenance in the form of sediment clearing from upstream and downstream areas directly adjacent to the Notch.
Contact Information
Name
Christian Romberger
Agency Name
California Fish and Wildlife South Coast Region 5
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Sarah Mulder
Agency Name
City of Ventura
Job Title
Environmental Biologist
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Ventura
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
060-0-220-260 and 060-0-290-0
Other Information
Foster Park, along the Ventura River and in the Ventura River floodplain. The Project is located at approximate Coordinates 34.355506, -119.309752; Assessor’s Parcel Number 060-0-220-260 and 060-0-290-01.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This Project ensures the maintenance of an existing fish passage structure, without expanding its use, through the clearing of debris to protect fish and wildlife resources.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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