Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice
Refugio Lake Restoration 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: | Refugio Lake Restoration Project |
|---|---|
| City/County: | Hercules, Contra CostaCounty |
| Comment Period: | 10/24/2025 - 11/13/2025 |
| Project Description: | The purpose of the proposed project is to dredge and remove stream sediments that have built up in the Refugio Valley Park Pond (Pond) since its construction in the 1980s. The proposed pond dredging and sediment removal is a necessary maintenance activity, and will help improve the hydrology of the Pond and Refugio Creek because built-up sediment can impede water flow between the Pond and the downstream portion of Refugio Creek. In addition, dredging the Pond will return the Pond to aesthetically pleasing open water habitat for enjoyment of visitors to the Park. |
| 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 |
