Lumen N.809287 (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SON-49341-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized Level 3 Communications, LLC under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SON-49341-R3 to install underground fiber optic cable using horizontal directional drilling at six designated work areas, with an additional attachment of conduit to an existing bridge over Windsor Creek in Work Area 7. HDD staging will occur at four of the six work areas, and the activity is designed to connect to pre-existing conduits with minimal disruption to the natural environment. The project will result in a temporary impact of 0.30 acre and 131 linear feet of stream habitat, but no riparian trees will be removed as part of the work. All activities are conducted in compliance with Fish and Game Code section 1602, ensuring environmental protections are maintained during construction. The lead agency contact for the agreement is John Boccio of the California Public Utilities Commission, with technical support provided by Senior Environmental Scientist Nick Wagner of the Department of Fish and Wildlife.