Emergency Bridge Protection and Stream Realignment Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026101114
Public Agency
Tehama County
Document Title
Emergency Bridge Protection and Stream Realignment Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/28/2026
Document Description
Tehama County Public Works proposes to realign the Thomes Cr low flow channel in an effort to protect the Simpson Rd Bridge abutment from scour and potential failure during the upcoming Super El Nino weather event. Approximately 20,000 cubic yards of gravel will be removed from the channel while the creek is dry using earth moving scrapers. A new low flow channel will be created within the middle of the creek bottom, reducing the hydraulic pressure on the northern bridge abutment. The gravel removal is being conducted pursuant to the County’s Nicol Pit gravel extraction permit.
Contact Information
Name
Dan Newton
Agency Name
Tehama County Public Works
Job Title
Public Works Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Declared Emergency
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a)
Reasons for Exemption
This is an emergency project that will prevent or significantly mitigate potential damage to critical infrastructure during the Super El Nino. The Governor has declared a State of Emergency in California to help facilitate such projects. Minor vegetation will be removed and the project will be conducted when the creek is dry. No listed sensitive species or cultural resources will be impacted by the project. There is no reasonable possibility that this project will have a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
This is an emergency project that will prevent or significantly mitigate potential damage to critical infrastructure during the Super El Nino. The Governor has declared a State of Emergency in California to help facilitate such projects. Minor vegetation will be removed and the project will be conducted when the creek is dry. No listed sensitive species or cultural resources will be impacted by the project. There is no reasonable possibility that this project will have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Tehama
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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