Lake and Streambed Alteration Program

Notification Forms, Instructions, Fees

Fish and Game Code section 1602 requires any person, state or local governmental agency, or public utility to notify CDFW before beginning any activity that will substantially modify a river, stream or lake.

To notify CDFW, a notification package must be completed and submitted with the appropriate fee to the CDFW Regional Office that serves the county where the project will take place.

notification information

• Notification Process and Instructions (PDF)
• Lake or Streambed Alteration Notification Form (PDF)
• Attachment A - Gravel/Sand/Rock Extraction (PDF)
• Attachment B - Timber Harvesting Operations (PDF)
• Attachment C - Water Diversion (PDF)
• Attachment D - Routine Maintenance (PDF)
• Fee Schedule Effective beginning January 1, 2010 (PDF) (Fees must be submitted with the notification form)
• Printable version of Questions and Answers (PDF)

additional forms

• LSA Extension Form (PDF)
• LSA Amendment Form (PDF)
• LSA Emergency Form (PDF)