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

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued Restoration Management Permit RMP-2026-0029-R2 to the Eldorado National Forest, represented by Andrew Mishler, to support the Forni Meadow Complex Restoration Project. This project aims to restore up to 110 acres of meadow and meadow-edge habitat using low impact, process-based restoration techniques, aligning with the provisions of section 1670 of the Fish and Game Code. The project has been officially designated as a Qualifying Restoration Project under section 1671(d)(1), recognizing its potential to deliver substantial and cumulative benefits to native fish, wildlife, plant species, and their surrounding ecosystems. The permit authorizes the implementation of these restoration activities within California, specifically in the region managed by CDFW’s Region 2 – Northern Central office in Rancho Cordova. The project is being actively coordinated by Andrew Mishler as the Project Proponent, with Briana Seapy, Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor at CDFW, serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory and environmental oversight. The permit was issued effective July 29, 2026, and all project activities are expected to proceed in compliance with state conservation standards and ecological restoration best practices. The project’s public-facing details are accessible through the California Environmental Quality Act network portal, ensuring transparency and accountability in its execution.