Jacoby Creek Restoration Planning Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026021067
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Jacoby Creek Restoration Planning Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2026
Document Description
The project will conduct studies, develop three conceptual designs, collaborate with the community and tribes to select one design for advancement to a 30% design level, and prepare environmental compliance documents to enhance creek habitat and reduce flood risk in the Jacoby Creek watershed in Humboldt County.
Contact Information
Name
Amanda Townsel
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Arcata, Unincorporated Community of Bayside
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95524
State Highways
101
Waterways
Jacoby Creek Watershed
Other Location Info
The project area includes the lower two miles of Jacoby Creek and its floodplain, spanning approximately 900 acres east of Highway 101, north of Bayside Cutoff, and west of Old Arcata Road (NW of the roundabout) / Jacoby Creek Road to the Brookwood Drive bridge crossing. Project area includes Graham Road.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15262
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves feasibility and planning studies, will consider environmental factors, and possible future actions that have not yet been approved or funded.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves data collection, research, and preparation of environmental compliance documents, none of which will result in a serious or major disturbance to any environmental resource.