Lower French Creek Sediment Reduction and Fish Passage Improvement Project (Restoration Management Permit No. RMP-2026-0035-R1)

On August 11, 2026, The California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW issued this Restoration Management Permit RMP pursuant to section 1670 of the Fish and Game Code to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. This Project is expected to improve fish passage in lower French Creek by increasing the depth and velocity within the low flow channel. This will be done by reducing surface water disconnection, eliminating fish passage barriers, and increasing channel complexity. CDFW has determin...