Book Description

Proposed project: Request for 1) a use permit, 2) an ARM plan amendment, and 3) Surface Mining and Reclamation Ordinance amendment for an instream mining operation along the Russian River in lower Alexander Valley. The project location is approx. 110 acres of gravel bars between River Mile 47.5 and River Mile 54 (2291 River Road; 1701 Alexander Valley Road; and 3125, 3845, 4849, 5125, and 5126 Highway 128, Geyserville) . The project also proposes an Alternative Management Strategy to allow for more precise control of potential impacts and a River Enhancement Plan to restore riparian and instream habitat. A 15 year permit as been requested.