Activation of a New Surface Water Gaging Station, Redwood Creek, Humboldt County
Summary
SCH Number
2026051078
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Cannabis Program
(CDFW)
Document Title
Activation of a New Surface Water Gaging Station, Redwood Creek, Humboldt County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2026
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to install and maintain a new permanent surface water gage in Redwood Creek near Redway, California. The gage station would collect and transmit real-time stream stage, discharge, and water temperature data for public access on the California Data Exchange Center (CDEC).
The project activities involve installation of:
• one steel pole, approximately 2 inches in diameter, driven into the ground outside of the active channel,
• an equipment enclosure to house a data logger, battery, radio equipment and solar panel,
• conduit from the enclosure to monitoring equipment,
• A staff gage and radar water level sensor affixed to the existing bridge structure, and
• a water temperature sensor.
Installation activities would involve minor ground disturbance and attachment of monitoring equipment to the existing bridge. No vegetation removal, in-channel excavation, tree removal, or expansion of the bridge or roadway would occur.
Contact Information
Name
Kelly Souza
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Redway, CA
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Unincorporated
Total Acres
<.25
Parcel #
222-221-005-000
State Highways
0
Railways
0
Airports
0
Schools
0
Waterways
Moderate amount of hydrography density: tributaries, seasonal and perennial streams
Township
4S
Range
3E
Section
10
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project would provide real-time data and monitor hydrologic conditions within Redwood Creek and its tributaries. Installing and retrieving data from a data logger avoids substantial disturbance. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemption 15306. Information Collection. None of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The water level radar sensor and staff gage will be affixed to an existing bridge, not expanding use. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemption 15301. Existing Facilities. Proposed activities will not result in a significant impact to the environment and none of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Installation of conduit and steel pole will only result in minor and temporary ground disturbance. Temporary impacts associated with the installation will not result in adverse impacts to sensitive plant or wildlife species, hazardous materials, biological resources and will not contribute to cumulatively significant impacts. Proposed activities qualify for categorical exemption 15304. Minor Alterations to Land. None of the exceptions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply.
County Clerk
Humboldt