Jewett Creek Remediation Project

The Jewett Creek Remediation Project, identified by notification number EPIMS-TEH-58957-R1, is a California Department of Fish and Wildlife initiative located in Tehama County, California. The project aims to remediate damages to fish and wildlife resources caused by Fish and Game Code violations within Jewett Creek, a tributary of the Sacramento River. The scope of work includes hydrology restoration through the removal of a 1,400-linear foot earthen levee on the north branch to facilitate water overflow, the relocation of a 1,600-linear foot unauthorized earthen levee to a position fifteen feet further from the stream edge, and the removal of approximately 10 to 15 vehicle tires from the creek bed and bank. Technical specifications for the project require all excavation cuts and fill placements to be constructed at 2:1 slopes. Additionally, all clean fill material must be moisture conditioned and compacted to a 90% relative compaction standard. The project site is specifically located at Tehama County assessor's parcel number 061-320-002-000, with performance centered near Corning, California. Administrative oversight is provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Northern Region, with Matthew Mitchell serving as the primary contact and Adam McKannay as the Environmental Program Manager. A CEQA Notice of Exemption for the project was issued on October 8, 2025, based on regulatory actions for environmental protection.