Dashiell RSP Streambank Reinforcement (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-68802-R1C)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-MEN-68802-R1C pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. This agreement is granted to Howard Dashiell on behalf of the Mendocino County Department of Transportation for the Dashiell RSP Streambank Reinforcement project located in Mendocino County. The project is specifically limited to one encroachment designed to stabilize the outlet of an existing culvert crossing, which involves the removal of failed infrastructure and the installation of two engineered rock slope protection walls to secure the outlet embankments. The project was determined to be categorically exempt under CEQA Title 14, section 15301, with the Mendocino County Department of Transportation serving as the lead agency. The agreement was based on submitted notification materials and a site visit conducted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on October 29, 2025. Administrative oversight for the project includes Environmental Scientist Jessica Ryan from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Director Howard Dashiell of the Mendocino County Department of Transportation.