Riverbend Park Sand (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. BUT-67721-R2)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification Number BUT-67721-R2, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, for the Feather River Recreation and Park District. Located at Riverbend Park in Oroville, California, the project involves the annual maintenance of a recreational beach on the Feather River. The scope of work includes the yearly placement of approximately 120 cubic yards of sand, which will be delivered by dump truck and spread using a backhoe, small bobcat, and shovels within five feet of the river. Additionally, the agreement covers the annual manual removal of invasive plant species along the riverfront in compliance with CalFire requirements, ensuring that no native species are removed. The project is categorized as a forecast under NAICS code 561730 and is designated as categorically exempt under CEQA Class 1 and Class 4 per California Code of Regulations title 14, sections 15301 and 15304. Key personnel include Mary Xiong, Senior Environmental Scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Brian Wilson of the Feather River Recreation and Park District. The agreement was signed on August 25, 2026, and specifies that sand placement activities will occur once per year for the duration of the agreement's validity.