Voluntary Local Program

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District to proceed with the restoration of two livestock ponds within Briones Regional Park under Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-CCA-60009-R3, as mandated by Fish and Game Code Section 1602. The project aims to expand grazeable land for cattle by removing sediment from the ponds, redistributing and compacting the excavated soil, and applying a native seed mix prior to winter rains to promote vegetation recovery and prevent erosion. All work is confined to specific locations in Contra Costa County, with precise geographic coordinates provided for each pond site, and is subject to compliance with California environmental regulations, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District serves as the lead implementer, while the California Department of Fish and Wildlife retains authority to inspect and ensure full regulatory compliance, though no formal contract type, cost estimate, or federal acquisition regulations apply. Key contact personnel include Ben Weise from the lead agency and Torrey Soland and Elijah Portugal from CDFW, who oversee project coordination and environmental oversight. No financial terms, invoicing procedures, subcontracting requirements, or federal procurement clauses are included, as this is a state environmental permitting action rather than a federally funded contract. Approval for the project was granted on August 29, 2025, with no defined period of performance, delivery schedule, or pricing structure outlined in the documentation.