Drakes Estero Restoration Background Information

As a part of the restoration of Drakes Estero, a number of documents relevant to the planning process have been identified. These documents are presented here for your information and education throughout this National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. This web page will be updated continuously as other relevant documents are identified. Please check back frequently.

General

Project Description and Appendices - April 20 2015 (1,239 KB PDF)
Project Monitoring Plan (1,082 KB PDF)
National Park Service NEPA and Other Project Documentation (2,542 KB PDF)

California Coastal Commission (CCC) Documents

Application Materials:

Application for Coastal Consistency Determination - March 17, 2015 (1,251 KB PDF)
Amendments to CCC Submittals - April 9, 2015 (2,199 KB PDF)
Revised Project Description and Appendices - April 20, 2015 (1,239 KB PDF)

California Coastal Commission Public Meeting Record - May 11, 2015 (1,154 KB PDF)
Conditional Concurrence for Restoration of Drakes Estero, CD-0001-15 - National Park Service, Point Reyes National Seashore (PRNS) - May 14, 2015 (184 KB PDF)
Consistency Determination for restoration of Drakes Estero. CD-0001-15 - March 10, 2016 (1,082 KB PDF)
PRNS Notification to CCC re: "Commencement of Drakes Estero Restoration Project" - June 28, 2016 (167 KB PDF)

National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Consultation Documents:

NHPA/State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Consultation Regarding Onshore and Offshore Structures at Drakes Estero - July 8, 2011–October 29, 2012 (2,333 KB PDF)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Correspondence:

Application for NLAA (not likely to adversely affect) Determination - May 22 2015 (433 KB PDF)
NOAA Endangered Species Act Section 7(a)(2) Concurrence Letter and Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Response for the Drake's Estero Restoration Project - June 29, 2015 (2,446 KB PDF)
PRNS Notification to NOAA: "Commencement of Drakes Estero Restoration Project-Reference NMFS No: WCR-2015-3124" - June 28, 2016 (161 KB PDF)

San Francisco Bay Regional Water Board (SFBRWB) Documents:

"Notice of Intent to Comply with the Terms of General Water Quality Certification for Small Habitat Restoration Projects." and Project Description. - May 1, 2015 (1,829 KB PDF)
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Notification of Enrollment of Drakes Estero Restoration Project under Small Habitat Restoration Projects - May 6, 2015 (190 KB PDF)
PRNS Notification to SFBRWB re: "Commencement of Drakes Estero Restoration Project" - June 28, 2016 (159 KB PDF)

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Documents:

Application and Pre-Construction Notification to USACE for Drakes Estero Restoration Project - April 20, 2015 (2,868 KB PDF)
USACE Authorization Letter - Drakes Estero Restoration Project File Number 2010-00116 - December 22, 2015 (488 KB PDF)
PRNS Notification to USACE re: "Commencement of Drakes Estero Restoration Project" - June 28, 2016 (154 KB PDF)


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