Genesee Valely Watershed Improvement Project - CEQA/NEPA Compliance
Summary
SCH Number
2016128114
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Genesee Valely Watershed Improvement Project - CEQA/NEPA Compliance
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/9/2016
Document Description
The SNC would provide funding in the amount of 74,576 to the Plumas Audubon Society to conduct the necessary NEPA and CEQA analyses to assess proposed forest and watershed management activities on 839 acres (221 private; 618 in Plumas National Forest) in Genesee Valley to address the impacts of ongoing drought, fire suppression, and widespread tree mortality, and to incorporate design criteria, water quality measures, and best management practices to protect water quality and natural resources in the area.
Contact Information
Name
Patrick Eidman
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Plumas
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15262
Reasons for Exemption
This a planning project involving the preparation of environmental analysis and CEQA and NEPA review for forest management strategies for 839 acres I Genesee Valley. The planning project does not involve physical alterations to the environment. The Proposed Genesee Valley watershed improvement project is categorically exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15262.
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