14 ATTACHMENT 6 - Appendix A - E

Table 3‐3. Continued Page 4 of 5 Species AMM Species Habitat Avoidance and Minimization Measure  Preserve stream width, depth, velocity, and slope that provide upstream and downstream passage of adult and juvenile salmonid fish according to NMFS and CDFG guidelines and criteria or as developed in cooperation with NMFS and CDFG to accommodate site‐specific conditions.  Remove the minimum amount of wood, sediment and gravel, and other natural debris necessary to maintain and protect culvert and bridge function, ensure suitable fish passage conditions, and minimize disturbance of the streambed, using hand tools where feasible.  Instream woody material (IWM) subject to damage or removal shall be retained and replaced on site after project completion or used for other mitigation/restoration projects near the project site where feasible.  Minimize disturbed areas by locating temporary work areas to avoid patches of native aquatic vegetation, substantial large woody debris, and spawning gravel.  Where spawning gravel removal is temporary to support construction activities, replace spawning gravel to approximate the pre‐construction conditions and using gravel removed from the site.  Gravel and LWD excavated from the channel that is temporarily stockpiled for reuse in the channel will be stored in a manner that prevents mixing with stream flows.  For diversion from streams, rivers, and other water bodies, any water intake structure shall be installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with NMFS, and DFG criteria for the species and life stages of concern or as developed in cooperation with NMFS, USFWS, and DFG to accommodate site‐specific conditions.  Avoid extending existing areas of stream bank rock slope protection (RSP) or other bank protection (e.g., sheet piles) and limit the extent of bank and channel armoring to the minimum necessary to protect essential infrastructure.  Where rock slope protection (RSP) is necessary, incorporate native riparian vegetation and/or LWD in RSP.  Stream flow through new and replacement culverts, bridges, and over stream gradient control structures must meet the velocity depth, and other passage criteria for salmonid streams as described by NMFS and DFG guidelines or as developed in cooperation with NMFS and DFG to accommodate site‐specific conditions.  Pile driving shall be conducted outside of the stream channel whenever feasible or practical.  Drive piles with a vibratory hammer when feasible.  For drop or hydraulic hammers, use the smallest pile driver and the minimum force necessary to complete the work – set the hammer drop height to the minimum necessary to drive the pile.  Where listed species cannot be captured, handled, excluded, or relocated (e.g.,