Lower Yuba River - Excelsior - Phase I

Summary

SCH Number

2010118280

Lead Agency

Planning and Research, Office of (Office of Planning and Research)

Document Title

Lower Yuba River - Excelsior - Phase I

Document Type

NOE - Notice of Exemption

Received

11/19/2010

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Document Description

To consider the allocation for a grant to assist with the Trust for Public Lands to acquire 527 acres of land to protect and maintain the natural biodiversity of the Lower Yuba River Watershed and foothill areas. The proposed acquisition will provide a recreational linkage between the Daugherty Wildlife Area; University of California Foothill Research Station, Spenceville Wildlife Area; and the Beale Air Force Base

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Contact Information

John P. Donnelly
Wildlife Conservation Board
Attn: Liz Yokoyama 1807 13th Street, Suite 103
Sacramento, CA 95811-7137
(916) 445-0137

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Location

Counties

Yuba Nevada

Other Location Info

Unincorporated area of Yuba County & Smartsville in Nevada County

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Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status

Categorical Exemption

Type, Section or Code

C: 13, 25; S: 15313, 15325

Reasons for Exemption

Project involves the acquisition of land for wildlife conservation purposes and transfer of an ownership interest in land to preserve open space.