Merced River Center, Phase I, Building Renovation (SNC 070297)
Summary
SCH Number
2008038162
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Merced River Center, Phase I, Building Renovation (SNC 070297)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/19/2008
Document Description
The Upper Merced River Watershed Council is requesting $93,108 from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy's strategic opportunity grants program to renovate the interior of a historic building to include a visitor center and community center focusing on Merced River ecology; improve exterior signage; and conduct focus groups to determine content of permanent educational displays (Phase I). Phase II of the project will include designing and installing permanent educational displays inside and outside the renovated buildings as well as beginning educational programs.
Contact Information
Name
Marji Feliz
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mariposa
Other Location Info
Outside of Merced
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304, 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The renovation will involve no expansion of the existing building. Installing a French drain (a ditch filled wtih gravel, rock that directs surface and ground water away from an area) and signs/educational displays will involve minor trenching and backfilling, but all ground surfaces will be restored.
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.