For Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department
Morgan Hill, California

This project involved the recontouring of 600 feet of severely eroded creek bank, as well as the relocation of a park access road/trail and a county bike path.  Coyote Creek is one of the best-preserved perennial creeks in Santa Clara County.  There were several special-status animal species within the project area, including the California red-legged frog and steelhead trout.

Questa was responsible for preparing all permit documents, coordinating extensively with the California Department of Fish & Game, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the National Marine Fisheries Service.  We completed detailed construction Plans & Specifications, assisted with construction bidding,  and monitored construction of the project.

The project was funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a construction budget of $500K, and  involved extensive coordination with the California Office of Emergency Services.

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