Shady Rest Parcel Fuels Reduction Project

Document Description: The project analyzed in this Environmental Initial Study includes a portion of a larger effort to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire by improving fire resiliency through vegetation treatments within and adjacent to the community of Mammoth Lakes. The larger project involves a cooperative effort with the Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District (MLFPD), Mammoth Lakes Fire Safe Council, Mammoth Lakes Community Water District, Inyo national Forest, Mono County, Town of Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lake Trails - Public Access, and University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Valentine Reserve.

Contact Information: Robert Williams
Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District
P.O. Box 5
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-2300

Review Period Start: 12/21/2010
Review Period End: 1/19/2011
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Growth Inducing Wetland/Riparian Water Supply Water Quality Vegetation Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Sewer Capacity Septic System Schools/Universities Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Minerals Geologic/Seismic Forest Land/Fire Hazard Flood Plain/Flooding Economics/Jobs Drainage/Absorption Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 6 (Inyo & Mono Region) Cal Fire California Department of Parks and Recreation Caltrans, District 9 Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Office of Emergency Services, California Office of Historic Preservation Regional Water Quality Control Bd., Region 6 (Victorville) Resources Agency