Sacramento River NWR Hazardous Fuel Break Project
Summary
SCH Number
2013028229
Public Agency
Tehama County
Document Title
Sacramento River NWR Hazardous Fuel Break Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/22/2013
Document Description
The Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve, restore, and enhance riparian habitat for threatened and endangered apecies, breeding and wintering migratory birds, anadromous fish, resident species, and native plants. The refuge is managed to maintain, enhance and restore habitats for these species. Riparian forest are being restored by converting flood prone agricultural lands along the Sacramento River in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy, River Partners, and local farmers. The restored lands are highly susceptible to fires in the summer and pose a threat to adjacent homes. Thsi project will employ the California Conservation Corps (CCC) to complete hazardous fuels reduction projects near Wildland Urban Interface areas of the Refuge.
Contact Information
Name
Rose Calzontzi
Agency Name
Tehama County Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Butte, Tehama
Other Location Info
Vina, Hamilton City CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304(d) - Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Minor Alterations to Land
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