Acquisition of a Conservation Easement in the White River Watershed Project (SNC 731)
Summary
SCH Number
2013038102
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Acquisition of a Conservation Easement in the White River Watershed Project (SNC 731)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/7/2013
Document Description
The Sequoia Riverlands Trust is requesting $347,061 in funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy's Proposition 84 Preservation of Ranches and Agricultural Lands Grant Program to purchase a conservation easement over 375-acres of a working ranch in the White River Watershed, which is currently under Williamson Act contract. The conservation easement includes riparian, sub-irrigated meadow, and blue oak woodland areas at the east end of a planned six-mile wildlife/connectivity corridor, linking the blue oak woodlands and meadows to grasslands and the White River.
Contact Information
Name
Matthew Daley
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Tulare
Other Location Info
Fountain Springs
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15325
Reasons for Exemption
Transfer of Ownership of Interest in Land to Preserve Existing Natural Conditions and Historical Resources.
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