Patterson Creek Fish Passage and Stream Maintenance Project

The Patterson Creek Fish Passage and Stream Maintenance Project aims to restore the hydraulic capacity of a segment of lower Patterson Creek, a tributary of the Scott River in Etna, California, by removing accumulated fine sediment composed of decomposed granite that has filled the channel and disrupted natural flow patterns. This sediment deposition has reduced the stream’s ability to convey water within its banks, leading to overbank flooding onto a managed pasture and blocking seasonal fish passage for coho salmon into critical upstream spawning and rearing habitat. The project intends to reestablish a stable, channelized flow capable of supporting fish movement across a wider range of stream flows, aligning with ecological recovery goals while mitigating adverse land use impacts for the landowner. The work qualifies for a California Environmental Quality Act Section 15333 categorical exemption as a small habitat restoration project under five acres, with no formal federal contracting clauses or procurement elements present in the documentation. The project is overseen by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, with Jenner Cattle Company, Inc. as the responsible contractor, and is positioned as a forecast-type initiative with no disclosed contract value, pricing structure, or formal solicitation number. All performance occurs at the project site in Etna, and acceptance criteria are defined by the success of restored fish passage and channel regeneration rather than standardized inspection protocols. No federal acquisition regulations apply, as the documentation reflects a state-level environmental exemption notice rather than a federal solicitation or contract. There are no specified delivery schedules, packaging requirements, invoicing procedures, or contract administration personnel beyond the lead environmental scientist, Jacob Shannon, who serves as the primary point of contact. No socioeconomic, size status, or federal entity identifiers such as UEI or CAGE codes are provided, and no formal representations, certifications, or award evaluation factors are included, indicating this is an environmentally driven restoration effort implemented through state mechanisms without traditional federal contracting formalities.