NMFS-CV-BO-IWW-05

Rock Riprap and Stream Bank Protection

When bioengineering bank stabilization options are not feasible due to site conditions, the amount of rock riprap and other structural materials used for stream bank protection shall be limited to the minimum needed for scour protection as determined by NOAA RC in coordination with NMFS. See Section 1.3.5 Covered Project Types and Prohibited Activities in the following document (https://suscon.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2018-08-31-NOAA-Restoration-Centers-Central-Valley-BiOp.pdf) for more information on the bioengineering bank stabilization project type.