Conn Creek Land Lab Pilot Project (Request No. 1652-2026-093-001-R3)

The Conn Creek Land Lab Pilot Project (Request No. 1652-2026-093-001-R3) is a forecast project approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and submitted by the Abuelitos Foundation. Located at 1730 Conn Valley Road in St. Helena, Napa County, the project focuses on environmental restoration along approximately 1,870 linear feet of an unnamed tributary to Lake Hennessey. The scope of work includes the installation of approximately 69 small rock and wood grade control structures, specifically gully stuffing and rock detention structures. These structures are specified to be 1 to 3 feet in height and 3 to 6 feet in width, with a spacing of 15 to 30 feet between each unit. Additionally, the project requires the restoration and reseeding of areas degraded by construction equipment or social trails. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990 and was posted as a forecast on July 6, 2026. It has been determined to be categorically exempt under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333, as of July 3, 2026. Administrative oversight is provided by the Fish and Wildlife Region 3 - Bay Delta office in Fairfield, with Michael Stuhldreher serving as the primary environmental scientist and Tod Mostero as the point of contact for the agency carrying out the project. No specific contract value, delivery schedule, or formal solicitation number has been provided in the current documentation.