County archaeological staff told commissioners that a WRA survey, prepared for a separate stream-restoration project, recorded a lithic scatter in the central campground area. WRA reported surface debitage (about 10 chert flakes) and concluded current camping use did not appear to be causing adverse impacts but recommended no ground disturbance at the recorded location without a formal evaluation.

Commissioners discussed mitigation options. Two alternatives dominated: 1) capping the scatter with 6–8 inches of gravel or soil to protect in place while continuing surface use for camping, or 2) conducting a formal evaluation (testing and analysis) to record and retrieve data and then determine eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources. Commissioners agreed the choice should be informed by tribal preference and moved to ask the applicant to consult with the local tribal representatives (referred to in the record as Caddo/Tippo) and return with a recommendation.

WRAs report characterizes the site as roughly 100 by 100 feet (0.37 acres) and states the site lies between roadways and within an area of long-standing campground use. The WRA team recommended inadvertent-discovery protocols (stop-work within a buffer and retain a qualified archaeologist) if future ground disturbance is proposed. The applicant and operators noted the campground has been used for decades and emphasized there is no current plan for ground-disturbing site work.

Quote: "Camping and the use of the ground surface at this location does not appear to be causing adverse impacts to the site," the report said; Valerie Stanley of Sherwood Valley urged the commission to work closely with tribal representatives when crafting mitigation.

Next steps: The commission recorded a recommendation that the applicant consult local tribal representatives about whether to cap the scatter or pursue formal evaluation and asked for a report back on the preferred mitigation approach to be included with conditions on the use permit.