Sierra Nevada Trails and Recreation Initiative (SNC 070275)
Summary
SCH Number
2008068147
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Sierra Nevada Trails and Recreation Initiative (SNC 070275)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/10/2008
Document Description
The Student Conservation Association in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service is requesting $50,000 from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy's Strategic Opportunity Grants Program to implement trail maintenance activities necessary to improve current trail conditions. Trail projects will affect more than 31 miles of wilderness trails and include trail enhancement; wilderness restoration, and erosion control. Projects also include removal of five campsites from sensitive areas and enhancing/rebuilding two stock exclusion fences to protect meadows and water quality.
Contact Information
Name
Angela Avery
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Alpine, Fresno, Inyo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project will consist of general trail maintenance and repair activities along existing trails and public recreation areas; no new facilities or facility expansions will occur. All maintenance activities will follow standard leave-no-trace practices. Improvements to trails and camping areas will enhance the existing trail system, protect surrounding sensitive habitats, reduce erosion into streams and stabilize soils. The project will not result in significant adverse impacts to special status species or cumulative environmental impacts and there are no hazardous materials at or around the project sites.
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