Sly Park Recreation Area Pinecone Campground Drainage Ditch Restoration

The El Dorado Irrigation District is planning to restore a degraded drainage ditch surrounding the restroom at the Pinecone Campground in Sly Park Recreation Area, California, to prevent stormwater infiltration into the toilet tank and reduce flooding risks. The work, to be performed by district staff over three to five days in the fall of 2025, involves excavating the ditch to a depth of six to twelve inches using an excavator with a hydraulic hammer, jackhammers, and hand tools, then lining it with four-inch rock to restore its original flowline. A drainage swale will also be excavated and paved along the adjacent roadway to improve stormwater runoff management. All activities are confined to previously disturbed areas near the restroom’s concrete foundation and existing pavement, with no expansion of the facility footprint; excavated material will be removed and dispersed within the recreation area. The project is classified as a minor maintenance activity under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15301, qualifying for a categorical environmental exemption. No competitive solicitation or formal contract is being issued; the project is internally funded and executed by district personnel. Administrative fees have been paid to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and supporting documentation including a Notice of Exemption and No Effect Determination have been filed. The work is located at the USGS Quad for Sly Park, El Dorado County, ZIP 95726, with all inspections and acceptance occurring on-site. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, or standardized procurement documentation apply, as this is a local public works project. Payments are accepted via check, cash, or credit, with the district’s environmental resources supervisor serving as the primary contact.