Nimbus Flat Beach Maintenance Project

The Nimbus Flat Beach Maintenance Project, managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation's Gold Fields District, involves the maintenance of Nimbus Flat Beach at Lake Natoma within the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in Sacramento County. The primary objective is to ensure safe beach areas for park visitors, State Park staff, and rowing events. To facilitate this work, State Parks will coordinate with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to lower the Lake Natoma pool elevation below the permitted allowance for the duration of the project. The scope of work requires the use of hand tools and heavy equipment to remove exposed river cobble using a rock screen bucket, relocate that cobble to other shoreline areas, and spread up to 2,400 cubic yards of decomposed granite across the beach area. This project is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 237990 and is noted as categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act Classes 1 and 4, as it involves minor alterations with negligible expansion of use and no removal of healthy mature trees. The primary point of contact for the project is Kellie Weikle, Senior Park and Recreation Specialist.