San Vicente Creek Instream and Riparian Restoration Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-SCR-58281-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the San Vicente Creek Instream and Riparian Restoration Project under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-SCR-58281-R3, authorizing the Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District to implement habitat enhancement measures along San Vicente Creek in Davenport, California. The project aims to improve spawning and rearing conditions for the Central California Coast coho salmon and steelhead, as well as enhance riparian habitat for the California red-legged frog, through the strategic placement of large wood using the accelerated recruitment method and the removal of high-priority non-native invasive plant species within the stream corridor. Work is conducted at two designated sites along the creek, with coordinates and assessor’s parcel numbers specified for each, and regulatory compliance is governed by California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 and California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15096, with the project formally approved on May 1, 2025. No formal procurement structure or financial terms are outlined, as this is an environmental permitting agreement rather than a competitive federal contract, and no cost estimates, invoices, or payment details are provided. Oversight is shared between the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which holds regulatory authority and maintains administrative acceptance at its Fairfield office, and the Santa Cruz County Resource Conservation District, which acts as the implementing applicant under the direction of Daniel Nylen. Key contacts include Alexis Harrison of CDFW and Juliette Robinson of Santa Cruz County, who serve as the primary points of communication. Inspection and field work occur at the two creek locations, and compliance is evaluated based on adherence to mitigation conditions tied to species recovery and habitat restoration goals, with no formal monitoring plan or third-party quality standards referenced. The project is not subject to federal acquisition regulations, as it operates solely under state environmental law, and no contract clauses, evaluation criteria, socioeconomic certifications, or delivery terms are applicable in the traditional procurement sense.