Ratzlaff Merced River Project (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MER-49127- R4)

The Ratzlaff Merced River Project, authorized under Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MER-49127-R4, is a regulatory project executed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for applicant Rodney Ratzlaff. Located at 1490 Youd Road in Winton, Merced County, California, the project involves the installation and operation of a new intake pipe and electric pump system to replace an existing water intake diversion point on the Merced River. The scope of work is limited to maintaining equivalent purpose and capacity without expanding the diversion or increasing environmental impacts. The project is governed by Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code and is granted a Class 2 categorical exemption under Title 14, Section 15302 of the California Code of Regulations, as it is determined that the activities will not have significant environmental impacts. Technical oversight is provided by Environmental Scientist Jackson Powell of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 - Central, Fresno. The agreement was signed on August 4, 2025, and posted on August 7, 2025. This is a regulatory environmental agreement rather than a standard procurement contract, and as such, it does not contain federal acquisition clauses, pricing structures, or traditional solicitation terms.