Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-ELD-47863-R2 (Bits of Things Timber Harvesting Plan 4-23-00158-ELD, Sierra Pacific Industries)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed an amendment to Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-ELD-47863-R2 for the project applicant, Sierra Pacific Industries. This agreement is pursuant to section 1611 of the Fish and Game Code and relates to the Bits of Things Timber Harvesting Plan 4-23-00158-ELD. The scope of the amendment is specifically limited to changing the location of work point 4 and replacing a permanent rock-armored crossing with the installation of a temporary skid crossing. Further technical details regarding the work are contained within THP 4-23-00158-ELD Amendment 1. The project is located in El Dorado County within the Ice House Reservoir and Carpenter Creek watersheds, spanning various sections of Townships 11N Range 14E, 15E, and 16E. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection serves as the lead agency. A Notice of Determination dated August 25, 2025, indicates that the project will not have a significant environmental effect within the agency's jurisdiction, although specific mitigation measures have been imposed as a condition of approval. Administrative oversight is managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife North Central Region and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection in Fresno.