The City of Vacaville constructed two stormwater detention basins along Encinosa Creek within a 60-acre parcel. Key resource issues included highly sensitive cultural and biological areas potential impacts on valley elderberry longhorn beetle, California red-legged frog, and western pond turtle and riparian habitat avoidance and restoration. AWE worked closely with city planners and engineers to limit encroachment into the Encinosa Creek riparian corridor through the establishment of permanent setbacks and construction buffers. In compliance with CEQA, AWE prepared an IS/MND and permitting packages to obtain authorizations from the RWQCB, USACE, USFWS, and CDFW. In an effort to expedite construction of the basins, AWE facilitated meetings with USFWS to obtain project approvals to conduct cultural resources investigation in advance of the issuance of a biological opinion. We assisted in the completion of this project in a timely and efficient manner and exceeded the client’s expectations. AWE’s project manager, Becky Rozumowicz-Kodsuntie, was recognized by the Mayor of Vacaville during the ribbon cutting ceremony for her role in expediting the project.
Services Provided: Technical Studies, Environmental Planning, Permitting & Agency Coordination
