Decision Memo Completed

Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction Project

Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara, California Santa Lucia Ranger District

Fire and subsequent impacts from flooding and runoff have damaged existing drainage features. The Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction Project proposes to improve erosion control through erosion prevention treatments along several roads in the

Location

Two project locations, one near the confluence of Davy Brown and Munch Creek along Catway Road (FS Road 29W02) the other NE of Cachuma Saddle along McKinley Mt. Road (FS road 8N08)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/03/2023
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Manzana Creek Watershed Sediment Reduction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2024
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Lucia Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N R29W Section 19,20, 26, 27. T7N R29W Section 34, 35
Wildlife, fish, rare plantsWatershed managementRoad management