Johann Pond Berm Stabilization and Stream Crossings Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-57418-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2026040979
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Johann Pond Berm Stabilization and Stream Crossings Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-57418-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/21/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-57418-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Nikki Johann.
The Project is limited to four (4) encroachments. Three proposed encroachments (SC-1, SC-2, and SC-3) are to upgrade existing culverts. Work for these encroachments will include excavation, removal of the existing culverts, replacement with new properly sized culverts, backfilling and compaction of fill, and rock armoring as necessary to minimize erosion. Additional work for SC-2 will include removing an existing half-round downspout culvert from the channel below the culvert and replacing it with approximately 100 feet of 6-inch minus rock armoring as a rock lined swale. Additional work for SC-3 will include installing approximately 35 feet of 6-inch minus rock armoring as a rock lined swale below the outlet to reduce erosion. All work will be completed as specified in the most recent version of the Notification dated April 1, 2026.
The fourth proposed encroachment (Site 4) is to stabilize an existing berm and stream
channel for a legacy on-stream pond that no longer impounds water. Work for this encroachment will include excavating the berm to a 2:1 slope, and installing a rock-lined swale with 9-inch minus rock that is 4 feet wide by 1 foot deep by 20 feet long. Native Salix plugs will be installed in the swale. Excavated fill will be placed on an existing bench and will be bordered with silt fencing and covered with straw mulch and native seed mix. All work will be completed as specified in the most recent version of the Notification dated April 21, 2026.
Contact Information
Name
John Herrera
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Nikki Johann
Agency Name
Permittee
Job Title
Please contact John Herrera of CDFW
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Redwood Valley
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 7.5 miles north of the town of Redwood Valley
Parcel #
107-054-08
Waterways
Eel River watershed
Township
18N
Range
12W
Section
33
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Classes 1, 2, and 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301, 15302, and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Johann Pond Berm Stabilization and Stream Crossings Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 1, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301 because the project involves minor alteration of an existing stream crossings. The project involves negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 2, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15302 because the project involves replacement and reconstruction of existing stream crossing culverts and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structures replaced. The Project meets the criteria for categorical exemption type Class 4, California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15304 because the project consists of minor private alterations in the condition of land and water which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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