Alpine Meadows Community Consolidation Fuels Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2008058285
Public Agency
Alpine Springs County Water District
Document Title
Alpine Meadows Community Consolidation Fuels Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/27/2008
Document Description
This project involves the removal of brush and small trees in the wildland urban interface in and around the communities within the Bear Creek watershed, near Alpine Meadows. Materials will be chipped and pile burned. All work will be performed on private land or water district owned property. California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection, along with the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board will be consulted to ensure compliance with all state regulations.
Contact Information
Name
John Collins
Agency Name
Alpine Springs County Water District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Placer
Other Location Info
Tahoe City
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
Only brush or small trees will be removed, ground disturbance will be minimal, and any soil disturbances can be covered with the chipped material. Cut brush will retain its root structure and re-sprout to reduce erosion. Cut brush will retain its root structure and re-sprout to reduce erosion. Areas of pile burning will be checked for archaeological impacts.
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