Stonebriar Drive Pond Leveler Installation Project

The Stonebriar Drive Pond Leveler Installation Project, managed by the El Dorado County Resource Conservation District, involves the installation of two pond leveler flow devices in existing beaver ponds and dams within El Dorado Hills, California. The project aims to facilitate human and beaver coexistence by stabilizing pond elevations to protect nearby infrastructure from flooding while preserving the aquatic habitat and the instinctual damming behavior of resident beavers. Each system consists of an intake cage and a 12-inch diameter pipe connected to the dam crest, utilizing t-post supports and concrete ballast. To minimize environmental impact, all work is performed using hand tools and foot traffic, with materials camouflaged to blend into the natural surroundings. The project is categorized as a forecast with a posted date of August 5, 2025, and is located in the 95762 ZIP code area. It has been granted a Notice of Exemption under CEQA Class 4 for minor alterations to land and has been determined by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board to not require a Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification or waste discharge requirements. While the project follows best management practices for erosion and sediment control, there are no specified contract values, formal FAR clauses, or complex procurement evaluation factors provided in the documentation. Primary project coordination is handled by District Manager Mark Egbert and Connected Ecology.