Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-61177-R1 for Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) 1-25-00107-MEN

Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-61177-R1 is a regulatory agreement issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Northern Region in connection with Timber Harvesting Plan 1-25-00107-MEN. The primary scope of work involves the diversion of water from Class II watercourses located on unnamed tributaries to Elk Creek, situated approximately 8 miles northeast of Manchester in Mendocino County. The project area encompasses specific sections within Township 14N and Township 17N under the Mt. Diablo Base and Meridian, specifically within the Cold Spring, California, U.S. Geological Survey 7.5-minute quadrangle. The agreement is managed in coordination with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which serves as the lead agency. The project has undergone environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with the Department of Fish and Wildlife adopting findings to ensure compliance. While the agreement involves environmental mitigation measures and regulatory oversight, no payment is required under the provisions of Public Resources Code Section 4629.6 (c). Key points of contact for the project include Environmental Scientist Grace Rhoades for the Department of Fish and Wildlife and Forester III Eric Hedge for the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.