Streambed Alteration Agreements

Notification RequiredF&GC § 1600 Notification is required for any project

that will:– substantially divert or obstruct the

natural flow;– substantially change or use any

material from;– deposit or dispose of waste where it

may pass intothe bed, channel, or bank of any river,

stream, or lake

Definitions F&GC § 1802

– The department has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat...

F&GC § 45– “Fish” means wild fish, mollusks,

crustaceans, invertebrates, or amphibians, including any part, spawn, or ova thereof.

Definitions

14 CCR § 1.72– A stream is a body of water that flows at

least periodically or intermittently through a bed or channel having banks and supports fish or other aquatic life. This includes watercourses having a surface or subsurface flow that supports or has supported riparian vegetation.

Definitions “Substantial”

– No definitions in legal opinions or case law– Whether the action/project could

“adversely affect” fish or wildlife resources

1600 Jurisdiction

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Shading Influence

Source o f Large Debris

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1600 Jurisdiction

Emergencies “Emergency” means a sudden,

unexpected occurrence, involving a clear and imminent danger, demanding immediate action to prevent or mitigate loss of, or damage to, life, health, property or essential public services.

Entity conducting work must notify within 14 days

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