Bisso Ranch Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2005078042
Public Agency
Fish & Game #3
Document Title
Bisso Ranch Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/6/2005
Document Description
Acquire 800 acres in Sonoma County that will be added to the Napa-Sonoma Marshes Wildlife Area. Acquisition will allow for management and future restoration of the site. The site currently supports habitat for the federally and state endangered salt marsh harvest mouse and California clapper rail, and other sensitive species as well as wintering waterfowl. Following acquisition, a restoration and management plan will be prepared with subsequent CEQA review.
Contact Information
Name
Carl Wilcox
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game, Region 3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
25800 Arnold Drive
The property is bordered on the south by Tolay Creek, on the west by Bush Slough, the Napa-Sonoma Slough and Napa-Sonoma Marshes to the north, and Sonoma Creek to the east.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15313
Reasons for Exemption
Acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation purposes.
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.