Wyre Gravel Extraction Project (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-51790- R1C)

The Wyre Gravel Extraction Project, identified by Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-MEN-51790-R1C, authorizes the non-commercial extraction of flood-washed alluvial gravel from Mill Creek in Covelo, California. Managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and carried out by Robert Wyre, the project is classified as a categorical exemption under California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15304, due to its minimal environmental impact. The scope of work involves using heavy equipment, such as backhoes and dump trucks, to remove gravel from the dry channel and adjacent areas, with annual extraction volumes strictly limited to less than 500 cubic yards. Operational activities are restricted to summer low-flow periods to avoid surface flow and the reproductive cycles of sensitive species, including salmonids and Milo Baker’s lupine. All work must align with annual extraction plans approved by CDFW, and the siting of temporary features like haul roads and stockpiles must avoid sensitive habitats. The agreement prohibits the removal of trees or riparian vegetation without prior authorization from CDFW. As this is a regulatory environmental permit rather than a federal procurement contract, there are no specified contract values, formal FAR clauses, or competitive evaluation factors. Oversight is provided by Environmental Scientist Jonathan Hollis and Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor Michael van Hattem.