Conn Creek Land Lab Pilot Project (Request No. 1652-2026-093-001-R3)
Summary
SCH Number
2026070138
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Bay Delta Region 3
(CDFW)
Document Title
Conn Creek Land Lab Pilot Project (Request No. 1652-2026-093-001-R3)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/6/2026
Document Description
Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1652, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the Conn Creek Land Lab Pilot Project submitted by the Abuelitos Foundation.
The Project includes the installation of approximately 69 small rock and wood grade control structures throughout the unnamed tributary, and the restoration and reseeding of any areas degraded by social trails or construction equipment. These grade control structures will consist of gully stuffing structures and rock detention structures, with each structure ranging from 1 to 3 feet in height, 3 to 6 feet in width, and being spaced 15 to 30 feet apart from each other.
Contact Information
Name
Tod Mostero
Agency Name
Abuelitos Foundation
Job Title
Person or Public Agency Carrying Out Project
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Name
Michael Stuhldreher
Agency Name
CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
St. Helena
Counties
Napa
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
025-280-012-000
Waterways
Lake Hennessey, Conn Creek
Other Location Info
The Project is located at 1730 Conn Valley Road, within the City of St. Helena, Napa County; assessor’s parcel number 025-280-012-000; latitude 38.504724, longitude -122.386221 (See Figure 1). The Project is located along approximately 1,870 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Lake Hennessey.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
On July 3, 2026, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, 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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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