Indian Fishery Nature Trail Accessibility Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2026101073
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Indian Fishery Nature Trail Accessibility Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/28/2026
Document Description
Complete accessibility improvements to the existing Indian Fishery Nature Trail at Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park to bring the trail into compliance with California State Parks accessibility guidelines and associated legal mandates. The accessibility improvements will:
• Use turnpike edging to reconstruct and raise the existing entrenched trail surface;
• Install two (2) drain lenses that will protect the trail surface and allow potential flood waters to flow without impeding water flow;
• Construct four (4) concrete or decomposed granite pads to relocate two (2) existing concrete benches and two (2) existing concrete picnic tables (approx. 4-ft x 10-ft and 12-ft x 13-ft, respectively);
• Construct a 20-ft x 20-ft accessible parking stall;
• Establish routes from the trail proper to the picnic areas; and
• Excavate to install two (2) 36-in. x 24-in. informational and directional signs.
Contact Information
Name
Monica Aleman
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Northern Service Center
Job Title
Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Chico
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
West Sacramento Avenue and River Road
State Highways
State Route 32
Waterways
Sacramento River
Other Location Info
Project site is located in the northern portion of Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, 2, 3 & 4; Section 15301, 15302, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same propose and capacity as the structure replaced; the construction and location of a limited number of new, small facilities; and the minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes and is included as “Modifications of existing facilities for disabled access” and “Construction or installation of park facilities such as restrooms, signs” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR § 15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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