McCloud River Redband Refuge Pool Habitat Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025090844
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Redding Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
McCloud River Redband Refuge Pool Habitat Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/18/2025
Document Description
The Project proposes to improve hydrologic function and create drought resilient habitat for McCloud River redband trout, which are endemic to the Upper McCloud watershed and currently designated as a Species of Special Concern by California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW). The Project will enhance two existing pools on Sheepheaven Creek and develop pools in four locations on Edson Creek through the installation of a series of rock cross-vane structures and excavation of accumulated excess fine sediment materials.
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
Serena Doose
Agency Name
California Trout
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
McCloud
Counties
Siskiyou
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
027-010-030, 018-180-010
Township
40 N
Range
1 E
Section
11
Base
MDB&M
Other Location Info
Edson Creek: Latitude: 41.3766; Longitude: -121.8862 Township 41 N, Range 1 E, Section 29 MDB&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, Article 19, Section 15333, Class 33, Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt under CEQA section15333 because the Project involves enhancement of habitat for fish and is less than five acres in size.
County Clerk
Siskiyou
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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