PLER2022-00134 Arden Way Complete Streets, Phase II

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved a Streambed Alteration Agreement for Sacramento County to extend a culvert within Strong Ranch Slough as part of the Arden Way Complete Streets Phase II project. The work involves extending an existing double-cell culvert 12 feet northward using cast-in-place concrete, with each cell measuring approximately 9 feet wide and 7 feet high, while maintaining the original channel alignment. Prior to installation, grading of the streambed will occur to prepare a stable foundation for the new culvert sections. To protect the streambanks and prevent erosion, Class IV rock slope protection will be installed 8 feet beyond the end of each culvert extension, extending across the creek to the top of both banks at a depth of 2.5 feet, with geotextile fabric beneath. This protection will cover approximately 450 square feet and is designed to maintain natural water flow while safeguarding the integrity of the surrounding slopes. The project is tied to broader efforts to widen Arden Way and add bike lanes on both sides, necessitating infrastructure adjustments that intersect with the waterway. The agency overseeing the environmental compliance is the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the agreement is formally documented under EPIMS Notification Number SAC-62863-R2 pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. Project coordination is managed by Sacramento County, with Julie Newton serving as the primary project proponent and Harvey Tran of CDFW acting as the Senior Environmental Scientist responsible for environmental oversight. The project is publicly listed under PLER2022-00134 with a forecasted posting date in July 2026, indicating planning and regulatory readiness ahead of potential future construction phases.