Paul Arey Gravel Extraction (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-TRI-65657-R1)
Summary
SCH Number
2026050311
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Paul Arey Gravel Extraction (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-TRI-65657-R1)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/8/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-TRI-65657-R1, pursuant to section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Paul Arey.
The project is limited to annual removal of up to 250 cubic yards of overburden gravel material from dry gravel bars above the low flow channel in two locations. Project-related activities will occur along Hayfork Creek where it bisects the subject parcel. Overburden material will be extracted by skimming off the top of gravel bars with heavy equipment such as a loader. There will be no removal of healthy, mature, native or scenic trees as a result of the project. Any invasive species will be removed as feasible. The natural gradient, contour, and meander of the stream channel will be followed, and no depressions will be created that allow for the ponding of water. The gradient will be maintained in such a way that water will run in the low flow channel. Ingress and egress locations will be at the existing ingress from Hyampom Shop Road and will stay above the hardpan level. Ingress and egress banks will be maintained using skimmed material to ensure bank stability. Stockpiles will be located a minimum of 150 feet from the active channel and will be removed immediately after extraction activities cease each season. Stockpile areas will be graded and smoothed to match the existing landscape.
Contact Information
Name
Dyana Judnick
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Paul Arey
Agency Name
Owner
Job Title
Owner
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
unincorporated area
Counties
Trinity
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
011-340-075-000
Waterways
Hayfork Creek tributary to South Fork Trinity River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class (4); California Code of Regulations, title 14, section (15304)
Reasons for Exemption
Minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, scenic trees. Gravel removal is limited to the low flow season and no in-water work is allowed.
County Clerk
Trinity
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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