Goheen Bank Stabilization (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SHA-59858-R1)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement, Notification No. EPIMS-SHA-59858-R1, to private landowner Ann Goheen for the placement of rock slope protection along 100 linear feet of the northern streambank of Cow Creek downstream of the Silver Bridge Road bridge. This project is a response to significant erosion caused by recent storms, which threatens infrastructure on privately owned property. All work will be conducted from the top of the bank without any in-water activity, dewatering, or water diversion, involving the placement of approximately 150 cubic yards of rock measuring 3 to 4 feet in diameter to match existing slope contours. Mitigation efforts include trimming of riparian shrubs as necessary and replanting locally harvested willow poles in planting tubes spaced six feet apart to restore vegetative cover. The project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, as it involves minor land alterations with no impact to mature trees or aquatic habitats. No federal procurement elements are present; this is a state regulatory approval under the Fish and Game Code, not a competitive solicitation or contract. The work is located at 22393 Old 44 Drive near Palo Cedro in Shasta County, California, with the approved date of execution on October 23, 2025. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will oversee compliance on-site, ensuring adherence to prescribed environmental conditions, including no removal of healthy trees, no disturbance to the stream channel, and proper revegetation. No pricing, payment terms, or federal contracting clauses are applicable, as the document serves solely as a regulatory permit for environmental mitigation.