CASA DE FRUTA EXPANSION

The Casa de Fruta Project, identified by Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCL-64969-R3, is an environmentally approved initiative executed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the County of Santa Clara. Located at 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister, California, the project focuses on the construction of a seasonal ford crossing on Pacheco Creek, a tributary to the Pajaro River. The scope of work is limited to the installation of two 30-inch culverts in the low flow channel at a historical crossing location, with the crossing measuring approximately 100 feet in length and 20 feet in width. To ensure environmental compliance and fish passage, the culverts must be placed at an angle, and rubber-tired backhoes will be utilized to place stored and adjacent stream gravels over the structures. The project was formally approved on July 22, 2026, following a determination that the activities would not significantly affect the environment within the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. This approval was contingent upon the implementation of mitigation measures as specified in the lead agency's environmental impact report. Administrative oversight is managed by the County of Santa Clara, with technical and environmental coordination provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990 and is associated with Assessor's Parcel Number 898-022-010.