Zacharias Ranch Mitigation Bank (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, (No. EPIMS-SAC-55001-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2026020723
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Zacharias Ranch Mitigation Bank (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, (No. EPIMS-SAC-55001-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/19/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SAC-55001-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Westervelt Ecological Services as represented by Chris McColl.
The 5.81-acre Project is limited to the following activities: removal of two existing levee sections along Snodgrass Slough, excavation for nine channel connections along Railroad Cut, and removal of farm-related infrastructure. The levee breaches and channel connections will create tidal connections between Snodgrass Slough, Railroad Cut, and the adjacent 580-acre restoration area.
Contact Information
Name
Scott Salembier
Agency Name
Person or Public Agency Carrying Out Project
Job Title
Person or Public Agency Carrying Out Project
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Elijah Portugal
Agency Name
CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
146-0070-002-0000
Other Location Info
The Zacharias Ranch Mitigation Bank (Project) is located in an unincorporated area two miles northeast of the City of Walnut Grove, located between Lambert and Twin Cities Road in the County of Sacramento, State of California; Latitude 38.29886, Longitude -121.50384. Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 146-0070-002-0000. Within the Zacharias Ranch Mitigation Bank, the Project includes areas subject to temporary or permanent disturbance within Snodgrass Slough, Railroad Cut, and adjoining riparian areas.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code section 21083.3
Reasons for Exemption
On July 24,2025, the County of Sacramento, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21083.3. 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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