Eaton Wash Reservoir Vegetation Removal and Maintenance (Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-LAN-34126-R5)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized an amendment to Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-LAN-34126-R5, allowing the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to continue routine maintenance activities at Eaton Wash Dam and Reservoir, with expanded authorization to include areas devastated by the 2025 Eaton Fire. Previously permitted activities such as annual mowing, debris removal, tree trimming, brush clearance, entrainment channel maintenance, access road upkeep, and limited sediment removal are now extended to cover the entire burned zone of the reservoir and surrounding watershed, where native vegetation and riparian habitat previously supporting sensitive species like the least Bell’s vireo have been entirely lost. The amendment also formally permits a one-time sediment removal event and clarifies protocols for removing non-native plants, trash, and debris, ensuring flood control infrastructure remains functional while complying with environmental regulations. The work is conducted under a categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, recognizing the project’s minimal environmental impact due to the absence of pre-existing sensitive habitats in the affected area. All activities are limited to the defined site at Eaton Wash Reservoir in Pasadena, California, with performance responsibilities resting with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District under oversight from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. There are no identified pricing details, contract value estimates, or formal procurement mechanisms, as this document is classified as a forecast rather than a solicitation, and no competitive bidding or evaluation factors have been established. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, packaging requirements, payment instructions, invoicing procedures, or formal contracting officer roles are specified, and no socioeconomic certifications or unique entity identifiers are provided. Contact points for coordination are David Lin of CDFW and William Saunders of the Flood Control District, who serve as the primary administrative and technical liaisons. The project’s scope, while environmentally regulated through state law, operates without the formal federal contracting structure typically associated with federal acquisitions, reflecting its nature as a state-managed, non-competitive maintenance action within an already-altered landscape.