Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park River House Leech Field Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2025110136
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park River House Leech Field Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/5/2025
Document Description
Project consists of replacing a failing septic system at the River House in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park to allow for continued use of the house for staff housing. The existing septic tank will be abandoned in place. Project will:
•Excavate and install new 1,500-gallon low profile fiberglass tank on a bed of sand and backfill over the tank;
•Install extensions to the tank to bring access lids up to grade;
•Excavate to install a distribution fitting and two (2) 30-feet leech fields;
•Install three (3) 12-inch inspection ports, one (1) at the end of each 30-foot drain field and one (1) inspection port at the distribution fitting;
•Cover leech field with filter fabric and backfill to grade with native soil;
•Use remaining native soil to backfill over old tank site; and
•Bring site to final grade.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
95018
Other Location Info
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of operation, repair, and maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels, and is included as “utility repairs or minor upgrades” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4; construction and location of new, small facilities or structures; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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