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Monache Meadow Access Road

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is planning the Monache Meadow Access Road project in Tulare County, California. This initiative involves the construction of a new 1,400-meter, 8-foot-wide access road designed to traverse rocky and sagebrush-dominated upland terrain. The primary objective is to redirect traffic away from sensitive meadow and riparian habitats, allowing for the permanent closure and ecological restoration of the existing access road. The new route will connect the southwest boundary of the Monache Meadows Wildlife Area to the existing cabin site and link with Beck Meadow/Deer Island Road. Key project deliverables include the installation of a secure gated entrance at the transition between U.S. Forest Service land and CDFW property, as well as the implementation of erosion control measures such as water bars and out-sloping to maintain hydrologic stability. The project is categorized as a forecast and is currently exempt under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Sections 15307 and 757(7)(D), as it is a regulatory action for the protection of natural resources. Administrative oversight is managed by the CDFW Region 4 - Central office in Fresno, with Evan King serving as the primary environmental scientist contact. No specific contract value, award basis, or federal FAR clauses are applicable as this is a state-level environmental project.

General Info

CDFW builds 1,400m low-impact road to replace sensitive habitat access, closes original, restores land, ensures controlled entry.

Agency

California → Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 - Central, Fresno

NAICS

237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction

Place of Performance

Tulare, CA

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PostedJul 31

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 - Central, Fresno

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / Agency

California → Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 - Central, Fresno

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Evan KingEnvironmental Scientist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) proposes the construction of a new access road across upland terrain to enable the rehabilitation and eventual decommissioning of the existing access road, which currently traverses meadow and riparian habitat. Following construction, the existing road will be permanently closed and restored to its natural condition to support ecological recovery and habitat integrity. The proposed access road will extend approximately 1,400 meters (4,593 feet) from the southwest boundary of the Monache Meadows Wildlife Area to the existing cabin site. The road will have an approximate width of 8 feet and will be sited primarily within rocky and sagebrush-dominated upland habitat, thereby minimizing environmental disturbance. Construction will involve minimal grading, and appropriate erosion control measures - such as water bars and out-sloping - will be employed on steeper segments to maintain hydrologic stability and prevent sediment transport. The proposed alignment will connect with Beck Meadow/Deer Island Road just west of the existing South Fork Kern River crossing. A new gated entrance will be installed at the point where the new access route transitions from U.S. Forest Service land to CDFW-managed property, to ensure secure and controlled access. This project has been designed with careful consideration of ecological sensitivity and long-term land stewardship goals.