TO: Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
FROM: Richard Thomasser - District Manager
REPORT BY: Jeremy Sarrow - Watershed & Flood Control Operations Manager
SUBJECT: Presentation of the Stream Maintenance Program and Watershed Projects
RECOMMENDATION
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Discussion and presentation of the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District’s (District) Stream Maintenance Program (SMP). (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
Through the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP), the District conducts vegetation, debris and sediment maintenance along channels for the purposes of maintaining hydraulic conveyance and restoring riparian ecosystems. The District maintains 13 miles of engineered or modified channels along District-owned properties and easements. At its discretion, the District may also assist other public and private property owners with stream related issues. Vegetation management techniques include mechanical removal, herbicide treatment, and pruning with hand tools. Maintenance is conducted in accordance with the District’s Stream Maintenance Manual and resource agency permits.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.