Highland Creek Berm Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070220
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Sacramento Region 5
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Highland Creek Berm Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2026
Document Description
The project consists the rehabilitation of an existing in-channel pond, berm, and spillway system within a tributary to Highland Creek, supporting aquatic and riparian habitat functions including seasonal water retention, sediment regulation, channel stability, and habitat for aquatic and riparian species.
Contact Information
Name
Peter Minkel
Agency Name
Central Valley Regional Water Board
Job Title
Engineering Geologist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Tom Lajcik
Agency Name
Applicant
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Lakeport
Counties
Lake
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Ridge Road and State Route 175
Zip
95453
Total Acres
0.16
Parcel #
007-046-07
State Highways
California
Waterways
Donovan Valley Creek and Highland Creek
Township
15 N
Range
8 W
Section
23
Base
MDB&M
Other Location Info
6451 Lakeport Road, Lakeport, CA 95453
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, title 14, 15333 Small Habitat Restoration
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is under 5 acres and will restore aquatic and riparian functions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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