Windy Springs Meadow Restoration Project (Request No. 1652-2026-094-001-R4)

The Windy Springs Meadow Restoration Project, identified by Request No. 1652-2026-094-001-R4, is approved by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to restore hydrologic function and habitat quality within a 46-acre meadow in Tulare County. The project focuses on a three-acre area to address degradation caused by anthropogenic modifications. Key activities include the removal of artificial containment systems around two springheads, the removal or lowering of earthen berms, and the installation of low-tech process-based treatments. The project is located at Section 9, Township 22 South, Range 36 East, and is centered at coordinates 36.02539, -118.10285. This initiative is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 541620 and is managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 4 - Central in Fresno. The project is exempt under Class 33 of the California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15333, as it is a small-scale project not exceeding five acres dedicated to habitat maintenance and restoration. Megan Rooney, an Environmental Scientist, serves as the primary point of contact for the project. No specific contract value, period of performance, or detailed pricing schedules were provided in the available documentation.