Abbeyranch Land Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-63172-R6)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized Joseph Vail under EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SBR-63172-R6 to undertake land modification activities within the Abbeyranch Land Project area near Victorville, California. The project requires grading the entire site and importing clean fill material to elevate the land to match the elevation of the adjacent flood control levee to the west, ensuring proper drainage and compliance with regional flood management standards. As part of the authorization, seven cottonwood trees will be removed from the project area, and all work must be conducted in accordance with Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to mitigate impacts on aquatic resources and habitat. Emily Leon, an Environmental Scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6 – Inland Deserts, serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory oversight, while Joseph Vail is listed as the property owner and responsible party for project implementation. The notification was posted on July 1, 2026, and the work is anticipated to proceed under the terms of the agreement, with no set-aside or procurement classification applied since this is a regulatory authorization rather than a competitive solicitation. The project site is located in San Bernardino County, and all activities must adhere to environmental compliance guidelines to protect local streambeds and waterways.