Italian Slough Erosion Repair

The California Department of Water Resources is undertaking the Italian Slough Erosion Repair project located in Byron, Contra Costa County, near the Clifton Court Forebay. The primary objective of the project is to repair a specific area of erosion along the eastern levee parallel to Italian Slough. This critical maintenance is necessary to stop the ongoing deterioration of the Clifton Court Forebay access road, strengthen the riverbank slope, and mitigate the risk of levee failure that could lead to flooding in the surrounding areas. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is designated as exempt under CEQA Categorical Exemption Section 15301 for the maintenance and repair of existing facilities. The scope of work is limited to the repair of on-site access roads and levees without significantly expanding the facilities or altering their primary purpose. Administrative oversight is managed by Sara Lowry, the Environmental Program Manager, with the project site specifically identified at coordinates 37°50'29.05"N and 121°35'30.41"W.