Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice
2025 (20) High-Tide Refuge Islands for the San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina 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: |
2025 (20) High-Tide Refuge Islands for the San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project |
| City/County: |
Multiple, Alameda, San Mateo Counties |
| Comment Period: |
10/7/2025 - 10/27/2025 |
| Project Description: |
The primary purpose of the refuge island project (Project) is to enhance habitat for the state and federally endangered California Ridgway’s rail (Rallus obsoletus obsoletus; formerly, California clapper rail [Rallus longirostris obsoletus], hereafter California Ridgway’s rail or rail) by providing high-tide refugia and long-term nesting habitat for this species. |
| Project Files: |
Contact Staff for files |
| Staff Contact: |
Agnes Farres (510) 622-2401 Water Quality Control Board 1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400 Oakland, CA 94612 |
