Cold Springs Distribution Line Project (Project) Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-63991-R1C
Summary
SCH Number
2026070633
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Cold Springs Distribution Line Project (Project) Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-63991-R1C
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/16/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-63991-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Monica Morris, representing the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire).
The Project is limited to one (1) encroachment to remove and replace a four-foot wide concrete box with 12-inch diameter culvert pipes with a minimum 36-inch diameter by 35-foot long high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe culvert. Work for this encroachment will include excavation, backfilling and compaction of fill, and rock armoring as necessary to minimize erosion.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Garrison
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Monica Morris
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Philo
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 5.29 miles southwest of the town of Philo
Parcel #
026-430-23
Waterways
Elk Creek watershed
Township
13N
Range
15W
Section
4
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15302.
Reasons for Exemption
The project replaces an existing culvert with an appropriately sized culvert and will be installed to current standards. There would be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065. The structures have the same use and capacity.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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