San Luis Obispo County Parks, Environmental Determination ED26-0116

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Parks and Recreation is implementing the Lopez Lake Quagga Mussel Prevention Public Outreach Plan at the Lopez Lake Recreation Area in Arroyo Grande, California. This project focuses on the prevention and early detection of quagga mussels and veligers through the operation of a Resource Protection Team, which includes a K9 unit and WIT 1-certified inspectors conducting primary and secondary watercraft inspections. Additionally, the project involves environmental monitoring via substrate monitoring and plankton tow sampling in coordination with the County Department of Public Works, as well as public education efforts featuring an interactive booth, boater surveys, and quizzes at the California Mid-State Fair. The project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 541620 and has been granted environmental exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), specifically the Class 7 Categorical Exemption and the Common Sense Exemption, as it involves no ground disturbance or physical modifications to the environment. Administrative oversight is managed by the County of San Luis Obispo, with key project contacts including Blake Maule and Elizabeth Kavanaugh. While the project was approved on July 21, 2026, and posted on July 24, 2026, there is no specified contract value, formal period of performance, or federal acquisition regulation clauses associated with this environmental determination.