Coastal Dune Enhancement-Goat Rock Beach
Summary
SCH Number
2003058077
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Coastal Dune Enhancement-Goat Rock Beach
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/5/2003
Document Description
Enhance approximately four acres of sensitive coastal dune habitat within Goat Rock Beach at Sonoma Coast State Beach to support and protect endangered native plant species. Eradicate exotic, invasive vegetation, including European beach grass, ice plant, myoperum, and Monterey cypress with a combination of hand tools, mechanized equipment, and herbicide (trade name "Round-up"). Burn cypress cuttings in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and guidelines. Construct linear transects within dune area to facilitate monitoring of native vegetation. Install interpretive display providing information to visitors about the dune's unique and fragile habitat. Project supports ongoing resource management activities and interpretive programs.
Contact Information
Name
Shaelyn Raab Strattan
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Sonoma
Counties
Sonoma
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, 4 Sec. 15303, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor public alteration in the condition of land and vegetation, which will not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees (included as "resource management projects" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4); and location of new, small facilities (included and "installation of interpretive signing or panels" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities, in accordance with CCR 15300.4).
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