DOCSLIB.ORG

Project Summary Transforming the East Fork San Gabriel River

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Project Summary Transforming the East Fork San Gabriel River PROJECT SUMMARY TRANSFORMING THE EAST FORK SAN GABRIEL RIVER BACKGROUND river bed to create recreational bathing pools. The The Angeles National Forest [ANF] San Gabriel East Fork has also experienced high levels of litter Mountains National Monument in partnership deposition both in and adjacent to the watercourse. with the Watershed Conservation Authority [WCA] The Regional Water Board determined that the level seeks to transform a 2.5-mile stretch of the East Fork of trash has exceeded the existing Water Quality San Gabriel River through the San Gabriel River Standard necessary to protect the beneficial uses of Confluence with Cattle Canyon Improvements the river. The water quality is impaired due to trash Project (Project). The Project has been put forth to (section 303(d) listing). better manage the recreation use and balance the Current conditions are not sustainable for long- needs for resource protection. term management. The future desired condition is According to the ANF Land Management Plan, to provide balanced, environmentally sustainable “Concentrated Use Areas are locations throughout recreation opportunities to meet the needs of a the national forest where large groups of people growing urban and culturally diverse population. recreate outside of established recreation facilities. The Project is proposed to provide recreational These locations are often along rivers and streams improvements, enhancing access and quality of with easy road access, and lack the trash collection, recreation, and ecological restoration opportunities restroom, and other facilities found at traditional to address resource management challenges with a developed sites.” The East Fork San Gabriel River focus on mitigating impacts along the most heavily and Cattle Canyon are amongst the most popular used section of the river. Concentrated Use Areas in the ANF for weekend use. The majority of the public use occurs within the PROJECT LOCATION Project Site where visitors can park and easily access The Project site is located approximately 14 miles the river within a few hundred feet. north of the city of Azusa on federal land managed The heavy use combined with the lack of facilities by the ANF San Gabriel Mountains National has resulted in the degradation of the project Monument, and includes an approximately 1.5- site. Impacts include damage to vegetation, soil mile long portion of the East Fork of the San Gabriel compaction and erosion, on-site litter, and stream River located along East Fork Road and Camp Bonita alteration where visitors build rock dams in the Prairie Fork Road. PROJECT PURPOSE & NEED Recreational use is highly concentrated within areas of the Project site. This heavy use combined with the lack of facilities has resulted in degraded conditions. In response, the Project has been proposed to better manage the recreation use and balance the needs for resource protection. The purpose and need: • Provide recreation facilities and infrastructure that are high quality, well-maintained, safe, accessible and consistent with visitors’ expectations. • Shift and concentrate recreational use to certain areas in order to minimize adverse effects over a broader area. • Promote stewardship of public land by providing quality and sustainable recreation opportunities that result in increased visitor satisfaction. • Allow for better management of the recreation resources on the Forest. • Improve riparian habitat conditions in certain areas and make progress toward enhancing stream habitat conditions by restoring vegetation, minimizing invasive plants and noxious weed presence, and developing access management strategies. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ACTION The proposed action is to protect and restore the multi-use areas for future public enjoyment. Enhancements are depicted on the Final Conceptual Plan and include establishment of parking spaces, development of new picnic areas, trails, river access points and upgrades to existing facilities, improvements to paved and unpaved roadways, and restoration of riparian and upland vegetation communities. The full description of the proposed action is available on the following websites: www.fs.usda.gov/projects/angeles/landmanagement/projects or www.wca.ca.gov/cattle_canyon FINALLEGEND CONCEPTUAL PLAN HEATON FLAT AREA River access points Interpretive areas 1 Enhanced picnic area with Restrooms improved trailhead, interpretive 1 Designated picnic area sign, new restroom & river Trailhead access COYOTE FLAT, OVERLOOK, Crosswalk FIRES TATION & CANYON AREAS USFS visitor kiosk Loading area/shuttle stop 1 Developed picnic area & new Paved road restroom with maintenance access Trail and/or Maintenance access road CONFLUENCE AREA road East Fork Scenic Trail 1 Parking Scenic overlook with 2 Scenic overlook with planters, 3 Expansion of existing Oaks Picnic Area, East Fork Eldoradoville interpretive seatwalls, native tree plantings, including more sites, larger tables, 2 3 Existing Cattle Canyon Bridge element, East Fork Scenic monument sign, “Geology Hut” native tree plantings, new restrooms, a with new pedestrian bridge Trail interpretive sign interpretive building, USFS visitor group BBQ area, & botanical interpretive Project boundary 1 6 kiosk, and perimeter path, East area. Existing parking conguration is 2 River access and new single 4 Fork Scenic Trail interpretive sign retained. restroom 5 3 Camp Bonita Road turnaround, 4 River access points with parking, native 3 Pedestrian bridge (parallel loading area/shuttle stop, cross tree plantings, East Fork Scenic Trail, with existing bridge) and d R walk, Heaton Flat trailhead, new USFS Visitor Kiosk, picnic area, new ks shuttle stop or restroom F restrooms and loading area/shuttle e i r i a stop, East Fork Scenic Trail interpretive 4 r Portions of road are 4 P Developed parking area with native a a E st sign t Fo realigned to accommodate r ni tree plantings, parking kiosk, bus k o R B d East Fork Scenic Trail . p parking, new restroom & picnic 5 Botanical interpretive site 1 m a area C East Fork 5 Stairs from parking area lead 4 4 1 across boardwalk bridge to OAKS AREAS 2 5 3 Botanical Interpretive Trail trailhead 3 2 1 Beginning of East Fork Scenic Trail 1 2 6 Stairway leading from East Fork JUNCTION AREA Scenic Overlook to Coyote Flat 2 River access point with parking, native tree plantings, East Fork Scenic Trail, new 1 Three way stop with emergency vehicle turnaround restrooms, East Fork Scenic Trail interpretive and lockable gate to close Camp Bonita Road sign 2 Portions of road are realigned to accommodate East Fork Scenic Trail 0’ 300’ 700’ Cattle Canyon Project . 140225 SOURCE: BlueGreen Consulting Figure 2-2 Conceptual Site Plan.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Environmental Assessment Consolidation of Rincon, Crystal Lake, and East Fork Fire Sations
    United States Environmental Assessment Department of Agriculture Forest Service CONSOLIDATION OF RINCON, CRYSTAL LAKE, AND EAST FORK FIRE STATIONS, ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST August 2009 Angeles National Forest Los Angeles County, California T2N; R9W; Section 19 For Information Contact: George Farra, Assistant Forest Engineer, Angeles National Forest 701 N. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 626-574-530 [email protected] The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Environmental Assessment Consolidation of Rincon, Crystal Lake, and East Fork Fire Sations Table of Contents SUMMARY.................................................................................................................................1
    [Show full text]
  • Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2009 to 12/31/2009 Angeles National Forest This Report Contains the Best Available Information at the Time of Publication
    Schedule of Proposed Action (SOPA) 10/01/2009 to 12/31/2009 Angeles National Forest This report contains the best available information at the time of publication. Questions may be directed to the Project Contact. Expected Project Name Project Purpose Planning Status Decision Implementation Project Contact Projects Occurring in more than one Region (excluding Nationwide) Geothermal Leasing - Regulations, Directives, In Progress: Expected:02/2010 03/2010 Tracy Parker Programmatic Environmental Orders FEIS NOA in Federal Register 505-758-6310 Impact Statement 10/24/2008 [email protected] EIS Description: The Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service are preparing a joint Programmatic Environmental Impac Statement to analyze the leasing of BLM and USFS administered lands with moderate to high potential for geothermal resources in 11 western states. Web Link: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/energy/geothermal/geothermal_nationwide.html Location: UNIT - Coronado National Forest All Units, Gila National Forest All Units, Lincoln National Forest All Units, Boise National Forest All Units, Bridger-Teton National Forest All Units, Clearwater National Forest All Units, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest All Units, Bitterroot National Forest All Units, Lewis And Clark National Forest All Units, Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest All Units, San Juan National Forest All Units, White River National Forest All Units, Carson National Forest All Units, Cibola National Forest All Units, Cleveland National Forest All Units, Eldorado National Forest
    [Show full text]
  • Land Management Plan Forest Service
    United States Department of Agriculture Land Management Plan Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Part 2 Angeles National R5-MB-076 Forest Strategy September 2005 Land Management Plan Part 2 Angeles National Forest Strategy R5-MB-076 September 2005 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, Write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Cover collage contains a photograph by Ken Lubas (lower right), reprinted with permission (copyright, 2005, Los Angeles Times). Table of Contents Tables and Figures .................................................................................................................................... iv Document Format Protocols.......................................................................................................................v
    [Show full text]
  • Inventoried Roadless Areas and Wilderness Evaluations
    Introduction and Evaluation Process Summary Inventoried Roadless Areas and Wilderness Evaluations For reader convenience, all wilderness evaluation documents are compiled here, including duplicate sections that are also found in the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, Appendix D Inventoried Roadless Areas. Introduction and Evaluation Process Summary Inventoried Roadless Areas Proposed Wilderness by and Wilderness Evaluations Alternative Introduction and Evaluation Process Summary Roadless areas refer to substantially natural landscapes without constructed and maintained roads. Some improvements and past activities are acceptable within roadless areas. Inventoried roadless areas are identified in a set of maps contained in the Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Volume 2, November 2000. These areas may contain important environmental values that warrant protection and are, as a general rule, managed to preserve their roadless characteristics. In the past, roadless areas were evaluated as potential additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System. Roadless areas have maintained their ecological and social values, and are important both locally and nationally. Recognition of the values of roadless areas is increasing as our population continues to grow and demand for outdoor recreation and other uses of the Forests rises. These unroaded and undeveloped areas provide the Forests with opportunities for potential wilderness, as well as non-motorized recreation, commodities and amenities. The original Forest Plans evaluated Roadless Area Review and Evaluation (RARE II) data from the mid- 1980s and recommended wilderness designation for some areas. Most areas were left in a roadless, non- motorized use status. This revision of Forest Plans analyzes a new and more complete land inventory of inventoried roadless areas as well as other areas identified by the public during scoping.
    [Show full text]
  • La-Rics Costs Atiributed to the Contract Cities
    NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF INDUSTRY CITY COUNCIL, AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NOTICE is hereby given that the City of Industry City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. in the City of Industry Council Chamber, 15651 East Stafford Street, City of Industry, California 91744, to consider the following and to take actions in connection therewith: 1. Call to Order 2. Flag Salute 3. Roll Call 4. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council, the public, or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 4.1 Consideration of Register of Demands. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Register of Demands and authorize the appropriate City Officials to pay the bills. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Consideration to ratify the City Manager's decision to send a notice to the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority of its decision to "opt-out" of the Joint Powers Authority effective November 20, 2015, based on California Contract Cities Association's recommendation. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Ratify the City Manager's decision to "opt out" of the Joint Powers Authority. 5.2 Consideration of a Purchase and Sale Agreement in the amount of $5,100,000.00 between the City and Successor Agency for Agency-owned property located at 150 North Hacienda Boulevard.
    [Show full text]
  • Wild and Scenic Rivers
    Wild and Scenic Rivers Background and Study Process Wild and Scenic Rivers For reader convenience, all wild and scenic study documents are compiled here, including duplicate sections that are also found in the Final Environmental Impact Statement, Appendix E Wild and Scenic Rivers. Wild and Scenic Rivers Background and Study Process Summary of Wild and Scenic Wild and Scenic Rivers River Eligibility Inventory by Forest Wild and Scenic Rivers Background and Study Process Background Congress enacted the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (WSRA) in 1968 to preserve select river's free- flowing condition, water quality and outstandingly remarkable values. The most important provision of the WSRA is protecting rivers from the harmful effects of water resources projects. To protect free- flowing character, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (which licenses nonfederal hydropower projects) is not allowed to license construction of dams, water conduits, reservoirs, powerhouses, transmission lines, or other project works on or directly affecting wild and scenic rivers (WSRs). Other federal agencies may not assist by loan, grant, and license or otherwise any water resources project that would have a direct and adverse effect on the values for which a river was designated. The WSRA also directs that each river in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (National System) be administered in a manner to protect and enhance a river's outstanding natural and cultural values. It allows existing uses of a river to continue and future uses to be considered, so long as existing or proposed use does not conflict with protecting river values. The WSRA also directs building partnerships among landowners, river users, tribal nations, and all levels of government.
    [Show full text]
  • Joseph Gonzalez, Project Manager THROUGH: Mark
    Item 15 DATE: October 25, 2017 TO: Watershed Conservation Authority Governing Board FROM: Joseph Gonzalez, Project Manager THROUGH: Mark Stanley, Executive Officer SUBJECT: Item 15: Consideration of 1) a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the San Gabriel River Confluence with Cattle Canyon Improvements project; and adopting Findings of Fact, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Report Program pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and, 2) a resolution adopting and approving the San Gabriel River Confluence with Cattle Canyon Improvements project. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA): 1. Consider a resolution to: a. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the San Gabriel River Confluence with Cattle Canyon Improvements project; and b. Adopt Finding of Fact, and c. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Report Program (MMRP). 2. If the Final Environmental Impact Report for the San Gabriel River Confluence with Cattle Canyon Improvements project (therein referenced as “Final EIR”) is certified, consider a resolution to adopt and approve the San Gabriel River Confluence with Cattle Canyon Improvements Project Final Concept Site Plan and Programming Report. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The San Gabriel River Confluence with Cattle Canyon Improvements Project (the “East Fork Project”), conducted in cooperation with the Angeles National Forest (ANF) and San Gabriel Mountain National Monument (SGMNM) seeks to address unsustainable recreation practices along a portion of the East Fork of the San Gabriel River (EFSGR), located within San Gabriel Canyon. A project location map is included as Exhibit A. Other goals of the project seek to improve safety, and to enhance the visitor experience.
    [Show full text]
  • Angeles National Forest Recreation Report January, February, March 2009
    ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST RECREATION REPORT JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2009 www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles THE SECRET TO AN ENJOYABLE RECREATION OUTING IN THE FOREST IS TO… KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ________________________________________________________________________ !!!!!!!FIRE DANGER LEVEL-MODERATE!!!!!!! Don’t assume that conditions are normal. In general, if you don’t see your road, campground, or trail listed here as open, it may be closed. Before you leave home, check with your local Ranger Station for current road, campground, and trail information. This report highlights what is open, rather than what is closed. ________________________________________________________________________ Visitors should also be reminded that an area in the vicinity of Cooper Canyon (north of the Angeles Crest Hwy) remains closed in order to protect critical habitat of the Mountain Yellow-Legged frog, an endangered species. The Pacific Crest Trail closure extension for the Rattlesnake Section of the trail between Eagles Roost west to the Burkhart Trail. This closure took effect on December 27, 2005, and includes Williamson Rock, an area frequented by rock climbers. This closure was extended on January 1, 2008 until December 31, 2009. LOCAL FOREST SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Angeles National Forest-Arcadia, CA ---------------------------(626) 574-5200 LA River Ranger District-San Fernando, CA---------------- (818) 899-1900 San Gabriel River Ranger District-Glendora, CA----------(626) 335-1251 Santa Clara/Mojave Rivers Ranger District-Saugus, CA -(661) 296-9710 Cleveland
    [Show full text]
  • VOLUNTEER TODAY Dedicate Yourself to Caring for the Land and Serving the People
    VOLUNTEER TODAY Dedicate Yourself to Caring for the Land and Serving the People http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/angeles/volunteering/ Los Angeles River Ranger District Volunteer Newsletter Apr 2014 CONGRATULATIONS! Todd Dora, caretaker at the former North Fork Fire Station which is now operated under USFS permit by the California Trail Users Coalition (CTUC), and sign-maker extraordinaire for the Angeles National Forest, was presented an award plaque by District Recreation Officer Dennis Merkel for donating over 2000 hours as a volunteer for the Los Angeles River Ranger District. Not only does Todd make signs for the Angeles National Forest, he maintains the old fire station and surrounding facilities...and perhaps more importantly is the only point of contact in the area for all hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail which passes directly by the station. Todd can be found daily meeting through-hikers and providing them with water, directions, information and good conversation. The unselfish giving of Todd's personal time has resulted in great benefits not only for the Forest Service but for hikers and campers who meet Todd in such a remote and isolated location. Thanks Todd - your help is appreciated! Electronic copy of Newsletter at: http://www.mtlowe.co/VolunteerNews.htm In The Los Angeles Times ................,.pg 2 Los Angeles Times Flash Forward .....pg 3 Volunteers Announcements...........,,..,..pg 3-5 Leaders We Would Like to Meet ...,,...pg 6-7 Safety Training, Refreshers, Whoever fights monsters Orientation Opportunities ...................pg 8 should see to it that in the process Training opportunities......................,...pg 9-10 he does not become a monster Volunteers Needed.................................pg 11-14 Volunteer Fund raiser...........................pg 15 Volunteers Fun.......................................pg 16 Volunteers At Work...............................pg 17-18 Volunteer group news ...........................pg 19-29 P 1 vol.
    [Show full text]
  • Angeles Nationa Forest: Transit Corridor Analysis
    Angeles National Forest Transit Corridor Analysis April 2018 Prepared for: U.S. Forest Service Form Approved REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE OMB No. 0704-0188 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Washington Headquarters Service, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports, 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302, and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0704-0188) Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1. REPORT DATE (DD-MM-YYYY) 2. REPORT TYPE 3. DATES COVERED (From - To) 04-16-2018 Final May 2017 - April 2018 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE 5a. CONTRACT NUMBER Angeles National Forest Transit Corridor Analysis 5b. GRANT NUMBER 5c. PROGRAM ELEMENT NUMBER 6. AUTHOR(S) 5d. PROJECT NUMBER Alexandra Markiewicz, James Andrew VXS4A2 5e. TASK NUMBER QD314 5f. WORK UNIT NUMBER 7. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 8. PERFORMING ORGANIZATION U.S. Department of Transportation REPORT NUMBER Research and Innovative Technology Administration John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center DOT-VNTSC- USDA-18-01 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142 9. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES) 10. SPONSOR/MONITOR'S ACRONYM(S) U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Ave. SW Washington, DC 20250 11. SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY REPORT NUMBER 12.
    [Show full text]
  • Wilderness Areas Sheep Mountain Study Area And
    STUDIES RELATED TO WILDERNESS WILDERNESS AREAS SHEEP MOUNTAIN STUDY AREA AND CUCAMONGA WILDERNESS AND ADDITIONS, CALIFORNIA GEOLOGICAI SURVEYBl'UlTIN15"6-.\-I Mineral Resources of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Study Area and the Cucamonga Wilderness and Additions, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, California By U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY and U.S. BUREAU OF MINES A. Geology of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Study Area and the Cucamonga Wilderness and Additions, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, California By JAMES G. EVANS, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY B. Aeromagnetic Studies of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Study Area and the Cucamonga Wilderness and Additions, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, California By LEROY PANKRATZ, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY C. Geologic and Geochemical Evaluation of Mineral Resources of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Study Area and the Cucamonga Wilderness and Additions, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, California .By JAMES G. EVANS, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY D. Economic Appraisal of Mineral Resources of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness Study Area, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties, California By JAMES RIDENOUR, STEVEN W. SCHMAUCH, and NICHOLAS T. ZILKA, U.S. BUREAU OF MINES E. Economic Appraisal of Mineral Resources of the Cucamonga Wilderness and Additions, San Bernardino County, California By NICHOLAS T. ZILKA and STEVEN W. SCHMAUCH, U.S. BUREAU OF MINES STUDIES RELATED TO WILDERNESS GEOLOGICAL SURVEY BULLETIN 1506-A-E An evaluation of the mineral potential of the two areas UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE, WASHINGTON : 1982 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR JAMES G. WATT, Secretary GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Dallas L. Peck, Director Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Mineral resources of the Sheep Mountain Wilderness study area and the Cucamonga Wilderness and additions/ Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties/ California.
    [Show full text]