Oseguera Water Diversion Removal Project (Project) (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-58070-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040490
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Oseguera Water Diversion Removal Project (Project) (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-58070-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/10/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-58070-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Jose Oseguera.
The Project is limited to one (1) encroachment for removal of water diversion infrastructure at the headwaters of an unnamed tributary to McDonald Creek. Work for
the diversion removal will include use of hand tools to remove all plastic and wood components of the infrastructure. A three-sided concrete spring box with dimensions 60-inches wide, 36-inches deep and 36-inches tall will remain in place. Maintenance of the remaining infrastructure shall be performed as needed to minimize obstruction of flow, and ensure compliance with this Agreement. Diversion of water is not authorized under the Agreement. If water diversion is proposed, a new notification shall be submitted to CDFW.
Contact Information
Name
Penny Lancaster
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Jose Oseguera
Agency Name
Permittee
Job Title
Please contact Penny Lancaster of CDFW
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Yorkville
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 8.6 miles east of the town of Yorkville
Parcel #
049-380-39
Waterways
Russian River watershed
Township
12N
Range
11W
Section
20
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Oseguera Water Diversion Removal Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption Class 4, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304 because the project involves minor alterations to land, water, and/or vegetation, and does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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