Eradication of Arundo donax from Lower Piru Creek
Summary
SCH Number
2005088066
Public Agency
United Water Conservation District
Document Title
Eradication of Arundo donax from Lower Piru Creek
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/5/2005
Document Description
United Water Conservation District (UWCD) proposes to eradicate Arundo donax from the lower reaches of Piru Creek (below the Santa Felicia Dam). Arundo is present on the east bank of the creek between the Center Road Bridge and Hwy. 126. Multiple stands of Arundo have been observed, all of which are in mature stages, indicating several years of growth. If left unabated, this Arundo could disperse throughout the creek, and quickly become an unmanageable problem. UWCD is proposing to eradicate the Arundo from Piru Creek while it is still feasible to do so. Following eradication, UWCD will provide maintenance and monitoring of the infested area for a minimum of 5 years.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Purpus
Agency Name
United Water Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Ventura
Other Location Info
Piru Creek between Santa Clara River and the Santa Felicia Dam
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Based on an examination of the proposed project, this project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption under CEQA based on the following supporting information:
This project falls within exempt Class 1, as an action taken by an agency (UWCD under the direction of the US Army Corps of Engineers) to maintain, restore, or enhance a natural resource, namely, riparian habitat and water resources of the Piru Creek Watershed.
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