Freedman Bank Stabilization Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-51435-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010063
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Freedman Bank Stabilization Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-51435-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/6/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-51435-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Gary Freedman.
The Project is limited to one encroachment. The proposed encroachment is to implement streambank stabilization by placing approximately 25 cubic yards of 5- to 8-inch riprap rock on the outer curve bank of a stream. The opposite bank will be undisturbed. Work for this encroachment will include excavation, keying and placement of riprap rock, backfilling and compaction of fill, and willow staking in the topsoil between the riprap rock. All work will be completed as specified in the most recent version of the Notification dated September 5, 2025, including revisions emailed on September 30, 2025.
Contact Information
Name
John Herrera
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Gary Freedman
Agency Name
Permittee
Job Title
Please contact John Herrera of CDFW
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Redwood Valley
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 1.8 miles north of the town of Redwood Valley
Parcel #
161-080-22
Waterways
Russian River watershed
Township
17N
Range
12W
Section
33
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Freedman Bank Stabilization Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 4, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304 because the project consists of minor private alterations in the condition of land and water which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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