Post-Fire Invasive Weed Management in the Upper Merced River Watershed (SNC 080205)
Summary
SCH Number
2008128064
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Post-Fire Invasive Weed Management in the Upper Merced River Watershed (SNC 080205)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/8/2008
Document Description
The Upper Merced River Watershed Council is seeking $60,500 in Sierra Nevada Conservancy Prop. 84 funding to implement a post-fire invasive weed management project to protect and enhance the ecological health of the Upper Merced River Watershed. The project would fund two seasons of intense, integrated weed management in targeted areas along 7 miles of the Merced River from Briceburg downstream to the North Fork. The work will focus on removing invasive weeds, targeting the areas affected by the recent Telegraph Fire, where increased germination is expected. Due to the Wild and Scenic status of the Merced River, no herbicides will be used; the invasives removal work will be accomplished by manual removal (weed eaters, picks, weed claws, scythe).
Contact Information
Name
Marji Feliz
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mariposa
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project qualifies as categorically exempt under Section 15304 in that it will involve the implementation of invasive Italian and yellow starthistle removal from approx. 7 miles of North Fork Merced River habitat on BLM land. Class 4 exemptions consist of minor public or private alterations int eh condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The invasives will be removed by manual methods; no herbicides will be used. None of the Exceptions listed under Section 15300.2 apply to this project.
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