Vanauken Creek Habitat Enhancement

On June 11, 2026, the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a Statewide Restoration General Order Notice of Applicability to Sanctuary Forest for the Vanauken Creek Habitat Enhancement Project. The project aims to improve approximately 4,400 linear feet of aquatic habitat in Vanauken Creek, a tributary to the Mattole River, through the construction of instream habitat features and forest thinning practices designed to restore ecological function and support aquatic species. The notice formally informs the recipient of the Board’s authorization under the statewide restoration order, ensuring compliance with water quality regulations while advancing habitat recovery goals. Sanctuary Forest is the lead entity implementing the project, with oversight and regulatory authority resting with the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board based in Santa Rosa, California. Primary contact for regulatory matters is Jacob Shannon, Senior Environmental Scientist, reachable via email or phone, while April Newlander, Executive Director of Sanctuary Forest, serves as the project’s organizational liaison. The project was posted to the state’s procurement system on June 12, 2026, and additional details are accessible through the provided public link. No formal solicitation number or set-aside classification applies, as this is a regulatory notice rather than a competitive procurement.