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City of Chico

City of Chico

Big Chico Creek Erosion Repair Project

currently in design phase

currently in design phase

The City proposes to conduct erosion repair and bank stabilization at two bridge crossings over Big Chico Creek, Rose Avenue and Warner Street, and a third erosion repair site near the intersection of Manzanita and Vallombrosa in the City of Chico. Heavy flows from 2023 winter storms have caused scouring along the banks from the abutments at Rose Avenue and Warner Street Bridges. At the Manzanita and Vallombrosa erosion repair site, the west bank of the creek has significant erosion at the base, creating a “cave” that is exposed during normal flows. Rock slope protection (RSP) will be placed along the areas of scour at all three locations to prevent further damage and reinforce the banks and structures to better withstand future storm events.

Environmental

An Initial Study for environmental review has been prepared for the project.  Based upon the information within the Initial Study, the Public Works – Engineering Department is recommending that a Mitigated Negative Declaration be adopted for the project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  A Mitigated Negative Declaration is a determination that a project will not have a significant impact on the environment after the incorporation of specific mitigation measures.  A 30-day public review period is being conducted on the Draft Initial Study / Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) commencing on Friday, July 18, 2025, and ending at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025.  
 
Comments relating to environmental concerns and the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration must be filed in writing to the City of Chico Public Works - Engineering Department, P.O. Box 3420, Chico, CA 95927 or sent via email to tracy.bettencourt@chicoca.gov during the designated time period.
 
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