Robinson's Riffle Feather River Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2025120631
Lead Agency
Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency
(SBFCA)
Document Title
Robinson's Riffle Feather River Restoration
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
12/15/2025
Document Description
This implementation project will excavate approximately 51 acres adjacent to the Feather River to remove relict tailings and create seasonal floodplain and side channel habitat. The excavated material would be screened to generate coarse gravel and sediment which would then be used to enhance the river channel with a complex mosaic of riffles, pools, and gravel bars. Robinson's Riffle is located in Butte County. [Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Budget Act of 2024, Streamflow Programs]. WCB Project Tracker ID 2025102.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The project area is located on the Feather River within the Oroville Wildlife Area near the City of Oroville in Butte County.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Wildlife Conservation Board
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Butte
Final Environmental Document Available at
State Water Board, 1001 I Street, 15th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, Attn: Jessica Nadolski
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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