Crane Flat Forest and Meadow Habitat Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2011088018
Public Agency
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 (Central Valley)
Document Title
Crane Flat Forest and Meadow Habitat Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/1/2011
Document Description
The project will remove a 2500-foot long portion of abandoned railroad grade that includes a 400-foot section bisecting Crane Flat meadow. The project will restore approximately 0.75 acres of wetland habitat by removing approximately 1000 cubic yards of imported fill material and 300 cubic yards of asphalt from the elevated portion of the railroad grade and reestablishing the original topography of the meadow.
Contact Information
Name
Debra Mahnke
Agency Name
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 (Central Valley)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Madera, Mariposa, Tuolumne
Other Location Info
City/Nearest Community: Crane Flat Meadow, Yosemite National Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
C:33;S:15333
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to section 15333 of the CEQA Guidelines. The project is a Class 33 exemption, Small Habitat Restoration Project, as it is less than five acres and involves the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife.
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