Austin Creek State Recreation Area Accessibility Improvements – Geotech Investigation
Summary
SCH Number
2025081120
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Austin Creek State Recreation Area Accessibility Improvements – Geotech Investigation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/25/2025
Document Description
Conduct geotechnical investigations at Austin Creek State Recreation area to identify soil conditions at potential building locations to guide the work of constructing and/or replacing facilities in the Day Use and Campground areas of the park for accessibility purposes. Work will use a truck-mounted drill, equipped with hollow-stem and/or solid flight augers to complete the following:
In the area of the proposed new restroom and overlook:
Drill two (2), 6-inch diameter by 15-foot-deep borings within the proposed restroom location;
Drill five (5) 6-inch diameter by 15-foot-deep borings within areas proposed for new pavement; and
Perform three (3) percolation tests in shallow boreholes in the area of a proposed new leach field.
In the area of an existing leach field:
Machine excavate 6-8 exploratory test pits, and hand excavate 15 test pits; and
Drill one (1) 6-inch diameter by 15-foot-deep boring.
Relative samples will be obtained from the borings, the borings will be logged in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System (UCSC) and back filled with excavated materials.
Contact Information
Name
Monica Aleman
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Rosa
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
SR 116
Waterways
Russian River
Other Location Info
Project location is located within the boundaries of Austin Creek Redwoods State Park.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 6 Section: 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of basic data collection, research and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource and is included as "Soils and structural engineering" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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