Forni Meadow Complex Restoration Project (Restoration Management Permit No. RMP-2026-0029-R2)

The Forni Meadow Complex Restoration Project, identified by Restoration Management Permit No. RMP-2026-0029-R2, is an initiative issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to the Eldorado National Forest, represented by Andrew Mishler. The project focuses on the restoration of up to 110 acres of meadow and meadow-edge habitat in El Dorado County, California, specifically located along Forest Road 11N28Y. Utilizing low impact process-based restoration tools, the project is designed to provide substantial cumulative benefits to native fish, wildlife, plants, and their associated habitats. The project is designated as a Qualifying Restoration Project pursuant to section 1671(d)(1) of the Fish and Game Code. It has been categorically exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section 15333, with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board serving as the lead agency. Key administrative contacts include Andrew Mishler as the project proponent and Briana Seapy, Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.