Foster Park Fish Passage Phase 2 (Request No. 1652-2026-095-001-R5)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized the Foster Park Fish Passage Phase 2 project under Fish and Game Code section 1652, with the City of Ventura as the implementing agency. The primary objective is the removal of a 36-inch discharge pipeline obstructing the Ventura River to restore natural fish migration routes, with a key focus on improving passage conditions for southern California steelhead. The project is classified under CEQA Class 33 categorical exemption for small-scale environmental enhancements affecting less than five acres, and it is located at Foster Park on 59 Casitas Vista Road within Ventura County, bounded by Highway 33 and Casitas Vista Road. The project’s performance site is in Ventura, California, and while no formal contract value, pricing structure, or delivery timeline is specified, the posted date of July 16, 2026, suggests the initiation of implementation. Oversight is managed by the CDFW South Coast Region, with primary contact Frederick Rieman serving as Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor, while Gina Dorrington of the City of Ventura acts as the project liaison. No federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, contract type classifications, or standard procurement terms such as FOB, invoicing methods, or payment details are included, as this is a state-funded environmental initiative governed by California regulatory frameworks rather than federal contracting procedures. Environmental compliance is the central requirement, with acceptance criteria tied to successful habitat restoration and fish passage improvement under CCR Title 14, Section 15333, though no formal inspection protocols, quality standards, or performance metrics are detailed. The City of Ventura is the sole identified proponent, with no disclosures on entity size, socioeconomic status, or UEI/CAGE codes, and no competitive solicitation or evaluation factors are present, indicating a direct approval process under state environmental statutes rather than a competitive procurement.