The Feeney-Lerch Ranch Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2002058222
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
The Feeney-Lerch Ranch Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/17/2002
Document Description
The Department intends to purchase fee title to the Feeney-Lerch Ranch for flood corridor protection and wildlife habitat protection and enhancement using funding under Chapter 5, Article 2.5, Section 79035 of the California Water Code. The parcel west of the levee will be resold with an agricultural conservation easement. Walnuts (24 acres) on the waterside will be removed and restored to riparian habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Bonnie Ross
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Glenn
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 13
Reasons for Exemption
Acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation including preserving access to public lands and waters where the purpose of the acquisition is to preserve the land in its natural condition. Enhancing and preserving the habitat while protecting flood corridors is the primary purpose of the Flood Protection Corridor Program established by Prop. 13.
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