Felix Water Diversion and Stream Crossings Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-50743-R1C)

The Felix Water Diversion and Stream Crossings Project, identified by Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-MEN-50743-R1C, is a regulatory authorization granted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to Oscar Felix. Located in the Upper Eel River watershed of Mendocino County, the project is governed by Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code and is categorically exempt under California Code of Regulations Title 14. The scope of work is limited to three specific encroachments: the use and maintenance of water diversion infrastructure from the Eel River for domestic and irrigation use at WS-6, the maintenance and modification of an onstream reservoir at HAP-1, and the replacement of an existing culvert at SC-1. The culvert upgrade involves excavation, installation of a properly sized replacement, backfilling, compaction, and rock armoring to prevent erosion. A critical requirement of the agreement is the development and implementation of a Non-Native Species Management Plan under Measure 2.32 to manage invasive aquatic species. Project oversight and inspection are conducted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with Jessica Ryan serving as the primary environmental scientist contact. While the project is listed as a forecast with a posting date of July 31, 2025, and references a site inspection from September 21, 2023, there is no specified contract value, formal period of performance, or federal acquisition regulation clauses, as the agreement functions as a state-level environmental permit rather than a standard procurement contract.