Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice

Routine Maintenance Activities At Spring Creek Duck Ponds For Sediment Removal


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:

Routine Maintenance Activities At Spring Creek Duck Ponds For Sediment Removal
City/County:

St. Helena, Napa County
Comment Period:

10/3/2024 - 10/23/2024
Project Description:

The Project involves removing accumulated sediment to retain pond size and function. Sediment will be removed from Spring Creek, as well as from the upper and lower "Duck Ponds" and from the culvert that joins them underneath Mitchell Drive. Water plantain will be removed to preserve open water at the site. Dewatering of standing water may occur as necessary.
Project Files:

Contact Staff for files
Staff Contact:

Alicia Pisani
(510) 622-2318
Water Quality Control Board
1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400
Oakland, CA 94612