Fire Rehabilitation Efforts on Middle Owens River
Summary
SCH Number
2008048280
Public Agency
City of Los Angeles
Document Title
Fire Rehabilitation Efforts on Middle Owens River
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/18/2008
Document Description
LADWP will be performing emergency work along the Owens River as a result of the extensive Bluff Fire in March 2008. The fire burned approximately 1,100 acres along the corridor of the Middle Owens River, an area that is used for cattle grazing and recreational use. This fire impacted habitat for several threatened and endangered wildlife and plant species, including the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Least Bell's Vireo, Swainson's Hawk, Yellow-billed cuckoo, and the Owens Valley Checkerbloom.
Contact Information
Name
Lori Dermody
Agency Name
Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Bishop
Counties
Inyo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(4)
Reasons for Exemption
The Bluff Fire caused catastrophic damage along the riparian corridor of the Middle Owens River.
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