McKenzie Meadows Restoration Project Phase

The McKenzie Meadows Restoration Project Phase 1 aims to restore natural floodplain function and elevate the water table across a 212-acre site in Lassen County, California, near Westwood. Primary restoration activities include partial channel fill, installation of rock and sod riffles, and the removal of obsolete railroad grades and berms that obstruct natural water flow. These actions are designed to reestablish hydrologic connectivity, improve aquatic habitat conditions, and support native fish and wildlife species. The project is statutorily exempt from full environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act Section 21080.56 due to its habitat restoration purpose, and it has received concurrence from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Regulatory authorization is secured through U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit 27 under Clean Water Act Section 404, along with a Section 401 Water Quality Certification issued by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board using WDID No. 5A18CR00035. The project is led by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 – Redding, with primary point of contact being Senior Environmental Scientist Lynn Coster and Almanor District Manager Steve DeBonis from Sierra Pacific Industries, Inc., who is also identified as the responsible party for implementation. Performance will occur on-site at McKenzie Meadows with inspections and acceptance conducted by federal and state regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. No formal contract value, pricing structure, solicitation number, or detailed performance timeline has been publicly disclosed, as the current documentation serves as a forecast and environmental notice rather than a binding solicitation. No FAR clauses, contract administration data, payment details, invoicing procedures, or offeror certifications are included in the available materials, indicating the procurement process is in a preliminary phase with formal contracting arrangements yet to be established.