South Creek Streambed Profile Restoration Project (Request No. 1652-2026-100- 001-R5)

The South Creek Streambed Profile Restoration Project, identified by request number 1652-2026-100-001-R5, is an initiative approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1652. Located at Jalama Canyon Ranch in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, the project focuses on an unnamed tributary of La Hoya Creek. The primary objective is to restore degraded stream channels and floodplain function to mitigate riparian dysfunction and meet spawning requirements, specifically benefiting the southern California steelhead. The scope of work includes habitat improvement, sediment control, bank stabilization, and the enhancement of large woody materials. This project is classified as a Class 33 categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, as it is a small habitat restoration project not exceeding five acres. Administrative oversight is provided by Paola Perez, a Senior Environmental Scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Jesse Smith, Director of the White Buffalo Land Trust. The project was formally documented and signed on September 3, 2026, under NAICS code 541620.