Southern Sonoma County Habitat Preservation: Phase III, Ellis Creek
Summary
SCH Number
2009098308
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Southern Sonoma County Habitat Preservation: Phase III, Ellis Creek
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/29/2009
Document Description
-Stabilize spillway slopes adjacent to livestock pond.
-Install and maintain 400 willow springs and mix of 180 mature riparian plants along 2,450 linear feet of Ellis Creek.
-Install Western pond turtle basking platform in livestock pond.
-Install ~1 mile of riparian setback fencing to keep cattle out of pond to protect Ellis Creek.
Contact Information
Name
Leandra Swent
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Petaluma
Counties
Sonoma
Other Location Info
east of Petaluma
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project will re-vegetate the streambank to improve habitat for amphibians and fish by planting mature riparian plants; stabilize above Ellis Creek; install a Western pond turtle basking platform/ and install new fencing to protect riparian areas from cattle. Also, because teh restoration will be conducted by Student volunteers using hand tools, the project will not have a significant or cumulative contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
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