Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-61872-R1 for Timber Harvesting Plan (THP) 1-25-00121-MEN

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, in coordination with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, has issued Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-61872-R1 to authorize modifications to Class I, II, and III watercourses at existing road crossings within Mendocino County, specifically along Eagle Creek, Dutch Charlie Creek, and associated tributaries in Section 7, Township 21N, Range 16W, and Section 12, Township 21N, Range 17W. This action supports timber harvesting operations under Timber Harvesting Plan 1-25-00121-MEN and is governed by the California Environmental Quality Act, which required the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration to address environmental impacts. The agreement imposes specific mitigation measures to protect aquatic habitat, control sediment runoff, and ensure activities occur within approved seasonal windows, all while complying with Public Resources Code § 4629.6(c), which exempts the project from payment of fees. There is no specified duration for performance, no financial value assigned, and no procurement structure; the agreement functions as a regulatory authorization rather than a competitive contract. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife serves as the lead agency for approval, inspection, and acceptance, with oversight conducted at project sites in Mendocino County and administrative processing completed at regional offices in Eureka and Redding. No federal acquisition regulation clauses, solicitation numbers, evaluation factors, payment details, or offeror representations are applicable, as the document is not a procurement instrument but a state environmental permitting action. Point of contact for regulatory oversight includes Eric Hedge from CAL FIRE and Jack Henry from CDFW’s Northern Region.