Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement Project
29 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2010061062
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/6/2025
Document Description
CNRA is working to implement a wetland enhancement project at a site near Bombay Beach. The Project would encompass an area of 817 acres, to be constructed in two Phases: Phase 1 is located on approximately 581 acres of exposed lakebed with large areas of existing emergent wetlands and scrub-shrub wetlands, and open water habitats (drainages and ponds). Phase 2 would be sited on the remaining 236 acres downgradient (seaward) of Phase 1 lands and above the 2025 sea level. The Project is part of the Salton Sea Management Program (SSMP) 10-Year Plan.
Contact Information
Name
Mario Llanos
Agency Name
California Natural Resources Agency
Job Title
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Bombay Beach, Calipatria
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
Total Acres
817
State Highways
Highway 111
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Restoration Project, Sect. 21080.56; CDFW Concurrence No. 21080.56-2022-014-R6
Reasons for Exemption
In 2022, CDFW made a Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP) determination for this project. CDFW's concurrence is required for CNRA to approve the Project, relying on PRC Section 21080.56 of CEQA. This exemption is to confirm that CNRA concurs that the SERP filed by CDFW applies to this project. The project provides habitat and results in long term net benefits to biodiversity and includes ongoing management for the protection of the environment.
County Clerk
Imperial
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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