Dashiell RSP Streambank Reinforcement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-68802-R1C)
Summary
SCH Number
2026091243
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Northern and Eureka Region 1
(CDFW)
Document Title
Dashiell RSP Streambank Reinforcement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-68802-R1C)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/29/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-68802-R1C, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Howard Dashiell, representing the Mendocino County Department of Transportation.
This Agreement relies on the Notification materials and a CDFW site visit on October 29, 2025. The Project is limited to one (1) encroachment to stabilize the outlet of an existing culvert crossing. Work for this encroachment will include removal of failed infrastructure and installation of two engineered rock slope protection (RSP) walls to stabilize the outlet embankments.
Contact Information
Name
Jessica Ryan
Agency Name
CA Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Howard Dashiell
Agency Name
Mendocino County Department of Transportation
Job Title
Director
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Redwood Valley
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
approximately 0.9 miles southeast of the town of Redwood Valley
Parcel #
163-240-24
Waterways
Russian River watershed
Township
16N
Range
12W
Section
9
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
On July 13, 2026, the Mendocino County Department of Transportation, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15301. 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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