Forni Meadow Complex Restoration Project

The Forni Meadow Complex Restoration Project, managed by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board, focuses on restoring wetland and stream channel habitats within the El Dorado National Forest in California. The project involves the construction of beaver dam analogs, large woody debris jams, and post assisted log structures within incised stream channels. These efforts are designed to stop channel incision and reconnect stream channels to the meadow floodplains, ultimately enhancing approximately 50 acres of wetland habitat and 5 acres of stream channel habitat. The project footprint is under 5 acres and is located at coordinates 38.818135 N, -120.1758821 W in El Dorado County. Due to its size and nature, the project qualifies for a categorical exemption under section 15333 for small habitat restoration projects. Administrative oversight is led by Environmental Scientist Nicholas Savino, with additional coordination involving the USDA Forest Service and American Rivers. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and was forecasted on June 12, 2026.