Caltrans D10 Field Maintenance Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties Ditch Clearing Project; Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-STA-59961-R4

The Caltrans D10 Field Maintenance Stanislaus and San Joaquin Counties Ditch Clearing Project is executed by Caltrans District 10 under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-STA-59961-R4. Pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code and approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the project focuses on vegetation removal to clear accumulated debris and sediment from streams. The primary objective is to improve water flow and prevent flooding of the highway and adjacent properties. The project is classified as a special notice under NAICS code 237990 and is exempt under California Code of Regulations title 14, section 15301, Class 1, as it involves the maintenance of existing facilities for public safety. Performance takes place at six specific locations across two counties. In Stanislaus County, work is conducted at five locations along State Route 33 at highway post miles 5.58, 13.94, 16.54, 23.42, and 24.83. In San Joaquin County, work is conducted at one location along State Route 132 at post mile 2.6. Project administration is managed by Bethany Woo of Caltrans District 10 in Stockton, with Grant Piepkorn serving as the Environmental Scientist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The agreement was formally signed on January 6, 2026, by Regional Manager Julia A. Vance.