Water Main Replacement Crossing the Fresno River (Project) Notification of Lake or Streambed Alteration, No. EPIMS-MAD-45582-R4

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized the City of Madera under Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MAD-45582-R4 to conduct work involving the removal and replacement of a segment of an existing water main that crosses the Fresno River. This project is carried out under Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to ensure that riverbed and streambed alterations are conducted in a manner that minimizes environmental impact while improving the safety and operational integrity of the municipal water infrastructure. The activity is focused on enhancing utility reliability without compromising aquatic resources. The agreement is managed through Region 4 – Central, Fresno, with the project located in Madera, California. Primary points of contact include Jonathan Pham, Senior Environmental Scientist at the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Matt Bullis, Manager at the City of Madera, who serve as the official liaisons for regulatory and operational coordination. The notification was posted on June 16, 2026, and further details can be accessed through the designated online portal. No set-aside designation or NAICS code is specified, indicating this is a regulatory authorization rather than a competitive procurement.