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 the Department of Fish & Game (Department) before beginning any activity that will substantially modify a river, stream or lake.

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

notification package 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 (PDF) (Fees must be submitted with the notification form)
•  A printable version of all Questions & Answers (PDF)

additional forms:

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

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