Union Slough and Willow Slough Cleanout (Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. YOL-53238-R2)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS Notification No. YOL-53238-R2 to Farmland Reserve, Inc. for annual vegetation management activities within Union Slough and Willow Slough in Yolo County, California. The project authorizes the removal of invasive species, primarily Arundo donax, through mowing, mastication, and herbicide application across five non-contiguous acres each year, along with the physical removal and proper disposal of Arundo patches and selective cutting of trees four inches in diameter at breast height or smaller. No work is permitted within the aquatic channels of the sloughs, ensuring no disturbance to streambeds or aquatic habitats. The agreement is issued under Section 1602 of the California Fish and Game Code and qualifies for a categorical exemption under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15301(h), recognizing it as a minor alteration of land surface for maintenance of existing natural features. There is no federal procurement component to this action; it is a state regulatory permit, not a contract involving pricing, payments, or acquisition processes. No FAR clauses, contract types, evaluation factors, invoicing procedures, or federal certification requirements apply. The project is conducted under the oversight of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 2, with primary regulatory contact Alexander Funk and applicant contact Todd Turley. The location is defined geographically by latitude and longitude coordinates and an assessor’s parcel number, specifying the precise areas eligible for treatment. No formal period of performance is defined beyond the annual repetition of activities, but the agreement became effective on August 20, 2025, with public notice posted on August 25, 2025. The permit does not include specifications for packaging, marking, delivery terms, or financial data, as it is not a procurement instrument. There are no required representations, certifications, socioeconomic designations, or contract administration roles such as COR or PCO. Compliance is monitored through adherence to the permit conditions and state environmental regulations rather than through federal contract compliance mechanisms.