Bees Lakes Habitat Restoration Project Initial Study

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has amended Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (EPIMS-YOL-42606-R3), pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1602, the project Applicant, City of West Sacramento. The amendment allows for the Permittee to request week-to-week extensions to the in-water concrete work limit and receive CDFW approval of the request in writing. The Project is limited to the implementation of ecosystem, water quality, and recreational improvements at Bees Lakes and the surrounding habitats. This includes the enhancement and expansion of approximately 2.21 acres of riparian woodland habitat; removal of invasive plant species; improvement of water quality within the two lakes through the installation of floating wetlands/streambeds and aeration lines; installation of electricity infrastructure (junction boxes, electrical supply line) to power aeration lines; installation of a storm drain; and construction of recreational amenities. Phase 1 of the Project would result in temporary impacts to 0.02 acres of open water habitat, and 0.58 acres of permanent impacts to valley foothill habitat; Phase 2 of the Project would result in temporary impacts to 0.03 acres of open water habitat, and 0.57 acres of permanent impacts to valley foothill riparian habitat. Lastly, vegetation clearing and grubbing will be performed to facilitate installation of Project components.