california river parkways grant program - California Resources Agency

C-1: Project Requirements and Statutory Conditions
Answer each of the questions listed under the two statutory conditions that best apply to the
project, as indicated on the Application Form (see pages 7). (If the project meets additional
statutory conditions, an opportunity to explain is provided in Section C-6, page 17)
A. Habitat
1. Describe the current hydrologic conditions. Include information on type of stream
(perennial, intermittent, ephemeral), channel configuration (natural, channelized,
culverted, etc.), and factors affecting stream function such as watershed development,
land use changes, dams or other artificial constrictions. Also, describe the project site
conditions in the context of the stream reach, including environmental concerns about
vegetation (e.g., natives, exotics), wildlife and aquatic species habitat, water quality and
other issues.
2. Describe how the project will protect, restore, enhance, or preserve a riparian
environment using either common or scientific names to identify elements.
• How will the project specifically benefit fish and wildlife?
3. Describe the planned stream restoration or watershed management techniques, including
any biotechnical methods or other innovative methods intended.
• For innovative approaches to stream management, describe how the approach
may influence imminent projects in the area.
• If the project will use conventional construction materials like manufactured block
or concrete, describe why these materials were selected vs. other alternatives,
and how these materials will be integrated into the landscape in a natural way.
4. Describe specific riverine or riparian elements that will be established with the project,
including but not limited to:
• Structures: channel, riparian corridor, floodplain, terrace, pools and riffles, etc.
• Functions: transporting sediment, forming and/or reforming bars and pools,
flooding onto the floodplain, restoring habitat for threatened or endangered
species, or re-establishing wildlife corridors.
• Dynamics: re-vegetating to provide shade and erosion control on floodplain,
providing food for insects or removing exotic species.
5. If the project includes restoration or re-establishment of wetlands habitat, explain plans to
employ habitat management strategies designed to reduce mosquito production. (See:
Central Valley Joint Ventures Technical Guide to Best Practices at
http://www.centralvalleyjointventure.org/assets/pdf/CVJV-Mosquito-BMP.pdf
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