Crystal Cave Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Plan / Environmental Assessment
Summary
SCH Number
2015111023
Lead Agency
National Park Service
Document Title
Crystal Cave Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Plan / Environmental Assessment
Document Type
EA - Environmental Assessment
Received
Present Land Use
Crystal Cave area within Sequoia National Park. The area is typically open to visitors from May-November.
Document Description
The NPS is considering options to redevelop and rehabilitate the Crystal Cave area within Sequoia National Park. The plan / environmental assessment (EA) has been prepared and considers the no action alternative, and two action alternatives that address the objectives of the plan. the objectives are to: provide a long-term vision for the Crystal Cave area; protect natural and cultural resources; comply with laws, regulations, mandates, and other guidance: provide for a better "sense of arrival" as visitors approach the area; improve tour operations and the visitor experiences by providing an adequate visitor services kiosks; improve the visitor experience accessing the cave; and improve the visitor flow at the cave entrance area.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy Hendricks
Agency Name
National Park Service
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Tulare
Cross Streets
At terminus of the Crystal Cave ACcess Road, 7 miles form Generals Highway (HWY198)
State Highways
7mi. 198 (Generals Hwy)
Waterways
Cascade Creek, Yucca Creek
Township
15S
Range
29E
Section
33
Other Location Info
Three Rivers
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
Cal Fire, California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 6 (DOT), California Highway Patrol, California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley Fresno Region 5 (RWQCB), Department of Water Resources, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency
Development Types
Recreational (Crystal Cave and associated infrastructure)
Local Actions
Site Plan
Project Issues
Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Cumulative Effects, Geology/Soils, Hydrology/Water Quality, Public Services, Recreation, Septic System, Transportation, Vegetation, Wildfire
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.