Calico Exploration Access Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SBR-63866-R6)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued an agreement to Stronghold Silver USA Corp. authorizing minor alterations to streambeds and lakebeds in connection with the Calico Exploration Access Project, under EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SBR-63866-R6. The project involves grading existing access roads at 13 specific locations across California to ensure safe and stable vehicle access to proposed exploratory drilling sites, with modifications limited to areas requiring improvement for operational purposes and not involving new road construction. This authorization is granted under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, ensuring compliance with state environmental standards to protect aquatic resources while allowing necessary infrastructure development for mineral exploration. The activity is scoped to Region 6 - Inland Deserts, with all work to occur within California, and is managed by the agency’s office in Ontario. Isabelle Lepine of Stronghold Silver USA Corp. serves as the primary point of contact for the project, alongside Steven Recinos from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, who oversees environmental compliance. The agreement was publicly posted on August 5, 2026, and the project remains in the planning and notification phase, with no solicitation or funding details currently published. Any work under this agreement must adhere to the conditions outlined by CDFW to minimize impacts on waterways and surrounding ecosystems.