Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCL-61540-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040346
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SCL-61540-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS SCL-61540-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to City of Mountain View.
The Project involves the repair of severe bank erosion that occurred in Winter 2023 in 3 areas (Work Areas 1, 2, and 3) along Stevens Creek within Whisman Park (Exhibit A). Project activities are expected to occur when Stevens Creek is dry.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Carlson
Agency Name
CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Nathaniel Goetz
Agency Name
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region 2
Job Title
Water Resource Control Engineer
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mountain View
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
160-23-007
Other Location Info
The Stevens Creek Bank Erosion and Outfall Repairs, Whisman Park Reach Project (Project) is located at 400 Easy Street on Stevens Creek within Whisman Park in the City of Mountain View, in the County of Santa Clara, State of California; Latitude 37.40095, Longitude -122.06939; Assessor’s Parcel Number [160-23-007].
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
On December 15, 2025, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region 2, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301. 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.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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