San Francisquito Creek Bridge Bank Stabilization Project Amendment (Notification of Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SMO-41275-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed an amendment to Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SMO-41275-R3, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, for Michael Tauchen of Caltrain. This project focuses on the stabilization of the northern bank of the Caltrain bridge crossing San Francisquito Creek at the border of Menlo Park and Palo Alto in San Mateo County. The primary objective is to enhance public safety for the Peninsula Joint Powers Board infrastructure, local infrastructure in Menlo Park and Palo Alto, and users of the bicycle-pedestrian bridge. The scope of work includes the removal of rock slope protection previously installed under an emergency notification, as well as minor excavation and potholing near the bridge supports. The project is designated as a Notice of Exemption under California Code of Regulations title 14, section 15301(b), as it involves the maintenance of an existing stream channel with minor topographical alterations and no expansion beyond existing use. Administrative oversight is provided by Environmental Scientist Jason Teichman and Habitat Conservation Program Manager Craig Weightman.