Schenly Creek Crossing Stabilization (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SMO-59860-R3)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. EPIMS-SMO-59860-R3 with San Mateo County Parks. This project, titled Schenly Creek Crossing Stabilization, is located at Schenly Creek in San Mateo County, California. The primary objective is to replace a failing culvert with a 72-inch diameter, 80-foot long heavy-gage and polymer-coated corrugated steel culvert designed to withstand a 100-year flow event. This infrastructure improvement is intended to prevent chronic soil erosion, reduce annual sedimentation into the creek by an estimated 10 cubic yards, and ensure continued vehicle access on Old Haul Road for emergency, administrative, recreational, and forest health and fire resiliency purposes. The project is classified as a special notice and is exempt under California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15333, as it covers less than five acres and serves to protect fish and wildlife habitats. All work must be performed in accordance with the published guidelines of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or NOAA fisheries. The agreement is represented by Evan Cole of San Mateo County Parks and was formally documented via a Notice of Exemption dated September 10, 2025.