Mule Creek Vegetated Bioswales Reconstruction (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. AMA-65754-R2)
Summary
SCH Number
2026071214
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Mule Creek Vegetated Bioswales Reconstruction (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. AMA-65754-R2)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/30/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed
Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number AMA-65754-R2, pursuant to
Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the project Applicant, Peter J. Connelly
Jr./California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The project is limited to the recontouring of existing drainage features at the Mule Creek State
Prison (MCSP) through excavation, placement of Rock Slope Protection (RSP) and native fill
material to convert these features to vegetated "bioswales" (i.e., streambeds). The bioswales
are intended to manage storm water flows, reduce flooding and erosion, and reduce
sedimentation and pollutants from entering the watercourse downstream. The project is being
completed in response to a court order. A total of 600 cubic yards of materials will be
excavated and filled to recontour the swale bottoms and 13 cubic yards of 8-inch RSP will be
placed within the channel for check dams and aprons.
Contact Information
Name
Hailey Donaldson
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Peter J. Connelley Jr.
Agency Name
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Job Title
Project Proponent
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Ione
Counties
Amador
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
005-070-007
Waterways
Mule Creek
Other Location Info
The project is located at an unnamed tributary to Mule Creek, 4001 Highway 104, Ione, CA 95640
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class (4 and 33); California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections (15304 and 15333)
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 because the project consists of a minor alteration to the land and does not include the
removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees.
Class 33 because the project does not exceed five acres in size and is intended to enhance
habitat for fish, wildlife, or plants through revegetation and reduction in sedimentation.
County Clerk
Amador
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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