Lower French Creek Sediment Reduction and Fish Passage Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026060412
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region 1
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Lower French Creek Sediment Reduction and Fish Passage Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2026
Document Description
On June 9, 2026, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Water Board) issued this Statewide Restoration General Order Notice of Applicability (NOA) to Madison McGroarty, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. This Project will improve fish passage in lower French Creek, near the confluence with the Scott River, by increasing the depth and velocity within the low flow channel. This notice is to advise that the Regional Water Board issued the above-described NOA on the date signed below.
(WDID No. 1A26052WNSI)
Contact Information
Name
Jake Shannon, North Coast Water Board
Agency Name
North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Madison McGroaty
Agency Name
USFWS
Job Title
Private Lands Biologist
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15333; Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
This project is a voluntary restoration project and does not exceed 5 acres in total size.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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