VEN126 Hopper Creek Bridge Postmile 26.48 (BR-520036) Debris Removal (Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-VEN-58510-R5)

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is authorized to remove approximately 17,333 cubic yards of vegetation and sediment from a 500-foot segment of Hopper Creek, extending 200 feet upstream and 300 feet downstream of the SR-126 bridge at postmile 26.48 in Ventura County. All work must occur only when the stream channel is completely dry, with access limited to two previously disturbed areas on the south side of the bridge to minimize environmental disruption. The project aims to reduce the stream bed elevation by up to 11 feet and is conducted under the Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-VEN-58510-R5, issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in compliance with Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301, which categorizes the activity as a minor alteration to an existing facility with no expansion of use. Caltrans is responsible for executing the work, while the Department of Fish and Wildlife, through its Region 5 - South Coast office, retains regulatory oversight and acceptance authority. Key personnel include Paul Caron of Caltrans as the project lead and Mackenzie Rich of CDFW as the environmental specialist, with no formal contract value, pricing structure, or procurement details provided. No standard FAR clauses, packaging requirements, invoicing protocols, or contractor certifications are included in the documentation, indicating this is an environmental notification and regulatory authorization rather than a traditional procurement contract. The project’s performance is defined solely by the physical scope of work and adherence to ecological protections during dry-season execution.