Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice
Alder Tree Removal at Point Reyes HQ
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: |
Alder Tree Removal at Point Reyes HQ |
| City/County: |
Pt. Reyes Station, Marin County |
| Comment Period: |
2/26/2026 - 03/18/2026 |
| Project Description: |
Riparian alder trees near the Point Reyes National Seashore Headquarter administrative offices building have been assessed to be at risk of imminent structural failure putting the nearby overhead 12 kV Olema 1101 electric distribution line at risk of tree strikes. As a result, PG&E determined that the trees are a clear and imminent danger to loss of essential public services and must be removed on an accelerated timeline. |
| Project Files: |
Contact Staff for files |
| Staff Contact: |
Kelsey Kruger (510) 622-2357 Water Quality Control Board 1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400 Oakland, CA 94612 |
