Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice

Moraga Canyon Road Culvert Replacement Project


The San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board is currently reviewing an application for the following project for water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. We encourage public comments on the proposed work, which will be considered in the decision on certification. You may submit comments on this project to the staff member below.


Project Name:

Moraga Canyon Road Culvert Replacement Project
City/County:

Moraga, Contra Costa County
Comment Period:

8/11/2026 - 08/31/2026
Project Description:

The purpose of the project is to restore Canyon Road to a satisfactory condition and restore proper drainage conveyance in Indian Creek to protect critical access to the community of Canyon. The damaged culvert conveys Indian Creek below Canyon Road, and the damage and sinkhole threaten the structural integrity of the above road. The project will replace the storm damaged culvert and repair the sinkhole below Canyon Road.
Project Files:

Contact Staff for files
Staff Contact:

Kathryn Hart
(510) 622-2356
Water Quality Control Board
1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400
Oakland, CA 94612