Coppins Meadow Property Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2015028402
Public Agency
Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Coppins Meadow Property Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2015
Document Description
Acquire in-fee a 153 acre meadow located at the headwaters of the Little Truckee River in Sierra County. Coppins Meadow is one of he last remaining large unprotected parcels in this high elevation montane meadow system. Preservation of the property enhances wildlife habitat, and provides public benefit in the form of open space, recreation, adaptation to climate change, and water supply. The acquisition will protect the property in perpetuity.
Contact Information
Name
Carol Carter
Agency Name
Natural Resources Agency
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sierra
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15325, Class 25a
Reasons for Exemption
The acquisition of 153 acres of land for the preservation of open space and habitat is consistent with Class 25 which provides for transfers of ownership of interest in land in order to preserve open space, habitat or historical resources.
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