McGrath Drain and East Landfill Drain Tributaries to the Santa Clara River (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2019-0175-R5)

Streambed Alteration Agreement No. 1600-2019-0175-R5, titled McGrath Drain and East Landfill Drain Tributaries to the Santa Clara River, has been amended by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The project is located in Oxnard, Ventura County, specifically involving Assessor's Parcel Numbers 138019028 and 138019030. The scope of work is limited to the maintenance of two drains that discharge runoff from the Bailard Landfill into the Santa Clara River. This amendment includes a revised mitigation measure designed to protect the southwestern pond turtle species. Additionally, the amendment updates the organization's address and changes the permittee from Mark Potter to Edward Pettit, who represents the Ventura Regional Sanitation District. The agreement is being managed pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. A Notice of Exemption dated October 29, 2025, classifies this amendment under California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301, Class 1, as it pertains to existing facilities with negligible expansion of use. Administrative oversight is provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region, with Angela Castanon serving as the primary Environmental Scientist contact. While the project involves specific environmental regulatory compliance and maintenance activities, no financial data, contract value, or specific pricing schedules are provided in the documentation.