SR-62 Mission Creek Bridge Reinforcement Project (EA 1P680) (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-RIV-50123-R6, Amendment No.1)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife amended Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-RIV-50123-R6 to modify mitigation requirements for the SR-62 Mission Creek Bridge Reinforcement Project in Desert Hot Springs, California. The amendment, issued on November 26, 2025, removes the original requirement to install wildlife directional fencing and replaces it with a commitment to allocate funding toward wildlife connectivity efforts along State Route 62. This change aligns with the project’s environmental objectives under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code, which governs streambed alterations, and qualifies for a CEQA exemption under Title 14, Section 15269, as determined by Caltrans District 8. The project’s place of performance is clearly defined at Post Mile 5.6–5.7 on SR-62 in Riverside County, and oversight is shared between Caltrans as the lead implementing agency and CDFW as the regulatory approving authority. No financial figures, contract pricing, or formal procurement mechanisms are disclosed, indicating this is an environmental permitting action rather than a competitive acquisition. Key contacts include Scott Quinnell of Caltrans District 8 and Chris Briggs of CDFW, who serve as primary points of coordination for compliance and mitigation implementation. The agreement does not include standard federal contract clauses, invoicing protocols, payment details, or contractor-specific representations, and no award evaluation criteria or solicitation process is applicable. The focus remains solely on environmental mitigation adaptation through funding reallocation to support ecological connectivity in the project area.