Proposition 50 - Arundo Removal Program in the Santa Ana River
Summary
SCH Number
2008048155
Public Agency
Inland Empire Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Proposition 50 - Arundo Removal Program in the Santa Ana River
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2008
Document Description
The project is removing Arundo donax, an invasive bamboo which invades the walkways, causing flooding, fire hazard while also jeapordizing ecosystem health and function. Since Arundo consumes approximately three times as much water as ntaive riparian vegetation, its removal and replacement with native species will result in a significant increase in the quantity of water flowing in the River and reduced salinity, thereby improving water quality.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Ares
Agency Name
Inland Empire West Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Norco
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15307
Reasons for Exemption
The arundo removal project will assure the enhancement of natural resources, namely, riparian habitat (i.e. associated with the Santa Ana Sucker and the Least Bell's Vireo) and water resources of the Santa Ana River Watershed.
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