Rock Creek Culvert Removal and Fish Passage Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025091067
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Redding Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Rock Creek Culvert Removal and Fish Passage Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/23/2025
Document Description
The project proposes the removal of two 12-foot diameter by approximately 320 linear-foot long culverts and channel-spanning fill material to remediate the risk of the crossing completely failing. The crossing is an abandoned railroad grade that was used for construction of Shasta Dam. The culverts failed following the 2018 Carr Fire and subsequent major winter storms beginning in January 2019 which resulted in increased run-off intensity and severe degradation of the crossing. The project includes the restoration of natural stream conditions at the site, including recontouring stream elevations and redistribution of existing boulder materials as needed to improve hydraulic function through the excavated reach.
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
Ross Perry
Agency Name
Western Shasta Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
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 section 15333 because the project consists of the restoration of the natural stream conditions at Rock Creek, including recontouring stream elevations and redistribution of existing boulder materials as needed to improve hydraulic function through the project site.
County Clerk
Shasta
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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