Villa Creek Estuary Restoration Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SLO-58208-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2026010619
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Villa Creek Estuary Restoration Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SLO-58208-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/21/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SLO-58208-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to California Department of Parks and Recreation (Permittee), represented by Katia Drexhage.
Permittee aims to restore the estuary of Villa Creek by removing remnant anthropogenic features, improving intertidal connection, and enhancing native biodiversity. Project activities include: the establishment of a staging area and access roads; clearing and grubbing; grading; installation of exclusionary fencing; installation of large wood features; and revegetation. The Project will impact approximately 3.87 acres of salt and freshwater marsh habitat and 0.96 acres of upland habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Katie Drexhage
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist, Supervisor
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Megan Rooney
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
046-151-004, 046-161-008
Waterways
Villa Creek
Township
28,29S
Range
9,10
Section
27,35
Other Location Info
The Project is located at the Villa Creek estuary, within Estero Bluffs State Park, in the census-designated place of Cayucos, San Luis Obispo County; centered at 35.46190, -120.97042; Sections 27 and 35, Township 28 and 29 South, Range 9 and 10 East; U.S. Geological Survey Map Cayucos; Accessor’s Parcel Numbers 046-151-004 and 046-161-008.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The Lead Agency determined that the Project meets certain qualifying criteria for the exemption. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.1(a), the Lead Agency is responsible for determining whether the Project is exempt from CEQA and that determination shall be final and conclusive on all persons, including Responsible Agencies. As a result, CDFW, acting as a Responsible Agency, is bound by the Lead Agency’s determination that the Project is exempt from CEQA.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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