Adams Barranca Debris Basin Sediment Cleanout (Specification No WP26-14 Project No. F60F3906)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040872
Public Agency
Ventura County Watershed Protection District
Document Title
Adams Barranca Debris Basin Sediment Cleanout (Specification No WP26-14 Project No. F60F3906)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/17/2026
Document Description
Watershed Protection is proposing to remove 80,000 cubic yards of accumulated sediment and debris in the 3.3-acre Adams Barranca Debris Basin. Sediment and debris removal last occurred in 2017. Much of the sediment was captured during the 2023 and 2024 storm seasons. Access to the work area will be from Adams Canyon Rd and County-owned Right-of-Way. Work is scheduled to begin in May 2026 and shall take approximately 75 working days to complete. Work is scheduled to begin during nesting bird season, therefore, biological surveys will be performed prior to and periodically during work to identify and avoid sensitive biological resources. No mature trees will be removed during work.
A Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on Environmental Protection Measures for the Ongoing Routine Operations and Maintenance Program was prepared in May 2008 (State Clearinghouse No. 2002091107). All applicable Best Management Practices described in the EIR and subsequent regulatory permits will be used for the proposed project. Debris excavated from this facility will be disposed of at a site approved by the County of Ventura Integrated Waste Management Division. The proposed actions are necessary to maintain public safety and protection of downstream properties.
Contact Information
Name
Gregg Strakaluse
Agency Name
Ventura County Public Works Agency - Watershed Protection District
Job Title
Public Works Agency Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Foothill Road and Adams Canyon Road
Zip
93060
Total Acres
3.3 acres
Parcel #
038-009-030
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 Existing Facilities, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of sediment removal work within an existing detention basin facility involving no expansion of its existing or former use (Sec. 15301 (b), (d), (i)). Exceptions to the exemption do not apply to the project (Section 15300.2).
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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