Seven Oaks Bridge Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-61708-R6)
Summary
SCH Number
2026100069
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Inland Deserts Region 6
(CDFW)
Document Title
Seven Oaks Bridge Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-61708-R6)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/2/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SBR-61708-R6,
pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to San Bernardino County Public Works Department.
The project is limited to installing a new bridge, slope protection measures (e.g., rock slope protection), and improving the roadway approaches. The permanent bridge and roadway approach have been designed to handle 100-year flood events. The project will require a temporary detour route to maintain ingress/egress for nearby residents, in water work consisting of installation of temporary culvert extensions to support the temporary road, and rerouting of the Santa Ana River to return the flow to its pre-storm alignment under the new permanent structure (approximately 60 feet to the northwest of the current flow). To minimize impacts to the Santa Ana River, water will continue to flow through the existing culverts that were installed during the emergency repairs. The water will be diverted back into its original alignment as part of the Project.
Contact Information
Name
Arlene Chun
Agency Name
San Bernardino County – Public Works Department
Job Title
Engineering Manager – Environmental Management
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Julia Charpek
Agency Name
Fish and Wildlife, Region 6
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
community of Seven Oaks
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The project is located within the Santa Ana River, tributary to the Pacific Ocean. The project is located within the unincorporated community of Seven Oaks, in the Big Bear Lake U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute quadrangle.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15310 (c ); 15302 (c )
Reasons for Exemption
On August 14, 2025, San Bernardino County, the Lead Agency, determined that the Project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
section 15310 (c ); 15302 (c ). 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.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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