McIntosh Timber Harvesting Plan 2-25-00138-PLU (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. PLU-64206-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040687
Lead Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
McIntosh Timber Harvesting Plan 2-25-00138-PLU (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. PLU-64206-R2)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
4/15/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number PLU-64206-R2, pursuant to section 1611 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Nick Knipe. The projects include three instream water drafting sites and the installation of one temporary bridge, one culvert, and one rocked ford.
Contact Information
Name
Rose Sanchez
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Gwyndolyn Ozard
Agency Name
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
Forester II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Plumas
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The projects are located within the boundaries of a timber harvesting plan in Plumas and Yuba Counties, within CALWATER watersheds Lewis Flat, Brushy Creek, Gold
Run and their connecting tributaries; Section 34, Township 21N, Range 8E and Sections 3, 4, and 10, Township 20N, Range 8E; U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) maps American House and Strawberry Valley; Mount Diablo Base and Meridian; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 003-240-002, 003-240-009, and 003-240-017.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Department of Fish and Wildlife
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes (Timber Harvesting Plan)
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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