Richmond Ranch and Calero County Park Stock Pond Desedimentation and Restoration Project (Request No. 1652-2026-092-001-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2026060254
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Richmond Ranch and Calero County Park Stock Pond Desedimentation and Restoration Project (Request No. 1652-2026-092-001-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/5/2026
Document Description
Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1652, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the Richmond Ranch and Calero County Park Stock Pond Desedimentation and Restoration Project submitted by Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency.
The Project includes the restoration of a total of seven ponds at the two properties. Specific restoration activities include removal of up to 1,545 cubic yards of sediment to deepen the ponds and increase hydroperiod; the stabilization and repair of existing pond infrastructure, including placing angular rocks to dissipate flow and reduce downstream erosion at spillways, and the repair and stabilization of pond berms; the installation of approximately 1,000 linear feet of welded wire panel fencing around portions of ponds to protect hydrophytic vegetation and prevent feral pig rooting; and the installation of logs, branches, or other woody debris structures to provide habitat enhancement features for native wildlife.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Stuhldreher
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Matt Fogerty
Agency Name
Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency
Job Title
Lead Conservation Biologist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
678-01-001
Other Location Info
The Project is located at seven ponds within Richmond Ranch Reserve and Calero County Park, in Santa Clara County, assessor’s parcel numbers 678-01-001, 660-01-014, 660-01-012, 627-11-005, 660-01-013, and 742-09-046. The coordinates for each pond are as follows: Pond RI-02: latitude 37.25262, longitude -121.77287; Pond RI-03: latitude 37.24731, longitude -121.70543; Pond RI-04: latitude 37.25262, longitude -121.71803; Pond RI-05: latitude 37.25539, longitude -121.70743; Pond RI-06: latitude 37.27219, longitude -121.70743; Pond RI-08: latitude 37.250844, longitude -121.702946; and Pond CAL-16: latitude 37.180494, longitude -121.79658
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
On February 27, 2026, the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333. 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
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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