Off-Site Restoration Plan at Pixley National Wildlife Refuge (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-TUL-55668-R4
Summary
SCH Number
2026041067
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Off-Site Restoration Plan at Pixley National Wildlife Refuge (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-TUL-55668-R4
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/22/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement Notification No. EPIMS-TUL-55668-R4, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, to County of Tulare, a political subdivision of the State of California, for the Resource Management Agency. The Project includes planting activities to mitigate for the removal of trees and other vegetation during bridge removal and replacement activities as authorized by Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-TUL-35047-R4 for the M109 over White River Bridge Replacement Project. Activities will consist of planting 234 trees, 80 shrubs, and 50
herbaceous plants in an approximately 22-acre area along Deer Creek. The Project will be completed during a work season of January 1 to February 1. Requirements for
successful establishment of the plantings are described in and enforced through
Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-TUL-35047-R4.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Kitch
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife Central Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Pixley
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Road 80, Deer Creek Ave.
Parcel #
313-010-004-000
State Highways
HWY 43
Township
23S
Range
24E
Section
20,21
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
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
Tulare
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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