Humbodlt Bay Refuge Spartina densiflora Eradication
Summary
SCH Number
2009048045
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Humbodlt Bay Refuge Spartina densiflora Eradication
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/3/2009
Document Description
Mechanical eradication of approximately 62 acres of invasive cordgrass in the Lanphere Dunes, Mad River Slough, Salmon Creek, Hookton Slough, and White Slough Units of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, in order to restore and protect the native plant and wildlife communities of tidal marshes in these areas.
Contact Information
Name
Joel Gerwein
Agency Name
California Coastal Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Humboldt
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Cordgrass eradication efforts that are part of this project are categorically exempt from CEQA review pursuant to 14 CCR Section 15304, in that they involve only minor alterations to the condition of land, water and vegetation but do not involve the removal of mature, healthy scenic tree. Section 15304(d) provides that this exemption applies to such activities in designated wildlife management areas, where the result would be improved habitat, and wildlife resources. Restoration efforts will eradicate invasive, non-native plants and re-establish native vegetation in salt marsh habitats of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, which is designated wildlife management area.
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