Riverside Park Embankment Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2026020866
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Fresno Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Riverside Park Embankment Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/24/2026
Document Description
The Project purpose is to conduct stream bank repairs needed for bank stabilization along the Kern River, located within Riverside Park in Kernville, California. Spring 2023 flooding caused damage to park infrastructure including eroding the Kern River bank along a section of the park. The Permittee proposes bank stabilization improvements along approximately 1,000 linear feet of the Kern River utilizing Class VI rock slope protection (RSP) consisting of 21-inch average diameter stone placed over Class 8 filter fabric per California Department of Transportation specifications. The Project will require hauling approximately 1,000 cubic yards of RSP using standard construction equipment, with staging in developed park areas accessed via Kern River Drive. The RSP installation is designed to occur on the existing footprint of RSP and along areas of the river where the original RSP was washed away during the 2023 flood flows.
Contact Information
Name
Brandon Salazar
Agency Name
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Water Resource Control Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Kernville
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California, Statewide
Parcel #
8203005, 8203006, 8218111, 8221107, 8221108, 8235001, 8235002
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302(c) - Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
No expansion of use or capacity will occur, and the project serves the same purpose of bank stabilization as before. The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board has determined that no exceptions to the exemption apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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