Thornewood Open Space Preserve Sediment Reduction and Trail Improvements
Summary
SCH Number
2007088089
Public Agency
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Document Title
Thornewood Open Space Preserve Sediment Reduction and Trail Improvements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/8/2007
Document Description
Implement drainage improvements on trails and stream crossings to reduce sedimentation to the aquatic environment using Best Management Practices. Construct new ford steps for equestrian use across existing stream crossing; improve drainage and eliminate diversion potential on existing eroding former logging road by removing fill material at stream crossings, removing perched fill over Dennis Martin Creek, and narrowing road to trail width where feasible; construct new, well-drained, 4'-wide trail with balanced cut and fill to replace former logging road.
Contact Information
Name
Matt Freeman
Agency Name
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Woodside
Counties
San Mateo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Minor alteration to existing facilities and topographical features involving negligible expansion of existing use; minor erosion control improvements will be made. Minor alterations in the conditions of land, water, and vegetation that does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; mature trees will not be removed. Small habitat restoration projects to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife; this project is designed to enhance and protect critical habitat of steelhead trout and reduce sedimentation.
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