Ley Stream Crossing and Structure Removal with Stream Restoration Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MEN-58859-R1C)

The Ley Stream Crossing and Structure Removal with Stream Restoration Project, identified as Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-MEN-58859-R1C, is executed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Hans Ley pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. Located in the Eel River watershed approximately 3.3 miles east of Covelo in Mendocino County, the project is limited to two specific encroachments. The first involves upgrading an existing culvert through excavation, removal, replacement with a properly sized culvert, backfilling, compaction, and rock armoring to prevent erosion. The second involves the manual removal of a water tank and the deconstruction of a pumping shed from a stream channel, followed by the use of hand tools to restore the channel to match upstream and downstream conditions. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is managed by John Herrera, Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist. It has been granted categorical exemptions under California Code of Regulations title 14, sections 15301, 15302, and 15304, as the work consists of minor alterations and reconstructions with no significant environmental impact. The specific site of performance is identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 034-020-24, located at latitude 39.7889 N and longitude 123.1856 W.