Greenfield Ranch Association Reservoir (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-59179-R1C
Summary
SCH Number
2026021065
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Greenfield Ranch Association Reservoir (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-59179-R1C
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-59179-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Tobias Rodriques representing Greenfield Ranch Association.
The Project is limited to 1 (one) encroachment for the diversion and impoundment of in-stream waters of Eldridge Creek for recreation and storage of emergency fire use. The Point of Diversion (POD) is a historic concrete dam, 23 feet fall and 40 feet wide. At the base of the dam is a fish-passable four-foot by four-foot gateway which can be shut with a sluice gate. Beside this gate is an adjustable value that allows bypass flow when the sluice gate is closed. The Project impounds water from approximately May 15 to November 15 of each year, diverting no more than 10% of flow to fill the in-stream reservoir. Once the reservoir is full, the Project bypasses 100% flow. The reservoir’s draw down results in no more than 120% flow.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Garrison
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Tobias Rodriques
Agency Name
Permittee
Job Title
Please contact Jennifer Garrison of CDFW
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Redwood Valley
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
5.2 miles west of Redwood Valley
Parcel #
151-110-09
Waterways
Russian River watershed
Township
16N
Range
13W
Section
16
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 1, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 because the project is the continuing operation of a dam and seasonal water impoundment. The project does not propose any expansion of use and includes measures to minimize impacts to fish and wildlife.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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