Riparian Restoration & Beaver Dam Analogue (BDA) Installation

This subcontract involves riparian restoration and the installation of Beaver Dam Analogues at Jalama Canyon Ranch in Lompoc, California. Working under the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 3 - Central Coast, the contractor is responsible for constructing post-assisted log structures and sediment-capturing networks designed to slow surface water flows. The project focuses on habitat restoration through the manual placement of wood and other materials to enhance the local ecosystem. To ensure minimal environmental impact, all work must be performed primarily through hand labor in accordance with CEQA Categorical Exemption 15333 guidelines. This specialized scope of work requires the construction of hand-built structures that support long-term habitat stability. The contract is classified under NAICS code 562991 and serves as a critical component of the Central Coast Water Board's ongoing environmental management efforts.