Cluff Bank Stabilization (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SON-57991-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2025101148
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Cluff Bank Stabilization (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SON-57991-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2025
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SON-57991-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, to Kelder Engineering, Inc.
The project is limited to the biotechnical stabilization and revegetation of an eroding bank along the Russian River. The project will require stabilization of approximately 4,300 square feet (105 linear feet) of the bank of the river using riprap interplanted with willow (Salix sp.) stakes. The work will occur using an excavator to place the rock from the top of the slope. The project will result in approximately 4,300 square feet of permanent impact to riparian habitat. A total of two riparian trees will be removed as part of this project. Access and staging will occur via an existing driveway and developed backyard. There will be no temporary impacts to riparian habitat from this project. All work will occur outside of the wetted portion of the channel.
Contact Information
Name
James Hansen
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kurt Kelder
Agency Name
Kelder Engineering, Inc
Job Title
Principal Engineer and Owner
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
094-100-021
Other Location Info
The project is located at the Russian River, in the County of Sonoma, State of California; Latitude 38.46925°, Longitude -123.01440°; 20566 Front Street, Monte Rio, CA, 95462; Assessor’s Parcel Number 094-100-021.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; or the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure.
County Clerk
Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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