State Route 76 Culvert Rehabilitation and Asset Mgmt (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-SDO-64308-R5)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized a lake and streambed alteration agreement for the State Route 76 Culvert Rehabilitation and Asset Management project, designated as EPIMS-SDO-64308-R5, under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code. The permittee, California Department of Transportation, District 11, represented by Project Manager Miyoko Nakajima, is approved to conduct necessary infrastructure work at two stream locations, including the removal and replacement of existing culverts, headwall repairs, invert paving, and support activities such as access and staging. These actions are limited to temporary impacts not exceeding 0.21 acre of stream channel area, ensuring minimal disruption to aquatic habitats. The project is focused on improving transportation infrastructure while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations to protect state waterways. All activities are coordinated under the oversight of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 5 – South Coast, based in San Diego, with work occurring in Pauma Valley, California. The project is managed through the EPIMS system and includes direct point of contact for environmental compliance, Senior Environmental Scientist Andrew Domingos, who ensures adherence to state standards. The notification was posted on June 29, 2026, and while no formal solicitation number exists, the project is documented within the state’s environmental permitting framework to support sustainable transportation maintenance while safeguarding aquatic resources.