Butte Forest Thin - Doe Mill Ridge Watershed Project
Summary
SCH Number
2016098194
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Butte Forest Thin - Doe Mill Ridge Watershed Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/12/2016
Document Description
The SNC would provide funding in the amount of $494,697 to the Sacramento River Watershed Program for forest management and restoration activities with associated protective measures for wildlife and water quality on approximately 227.5 acres of public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, including forest thinning, follow-up low intensity prescribed burning, and pre and post monitoring activities.
Contact Information
Name
Patrick Eidman
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Butte
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor alterations the condition of land. The activities proposed by the project involve the thinning of trees and prescribed burning subject to approved plans and permits to facilitate forest succession and improve forest and watershed health. This forestry work would not result in significant adverse impacts to the environment and the project includes design features and measures to protect water quality and wildlife. As such, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15304, which relates to minor alterations to land.
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.