Gentry Creek Watershed Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2016128116
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Gentry Creek Watershed Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/9/2016
Document Description
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy would provide approximately $499,000 funding to the non-profit Yosemite-Sequoia Resource conservation and development council to fall and remove dead timber affected by bark beetle infestations, sustained drought, and higher than normal temperatures in order to reduce wildfire risk and protect water quality on 296 acres of private property.
Contact Information
Name
Patrick Eidman
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Mariposa
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project would result in minor alterations to the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation associated with forest management and restoration activities on 296 acres, including removal of dead trees and mastication of slash that would improve forest health and fire resistance and protect water quality. The project includes best management practices that would avoid significant impacts on the environment and would conform to forestry regulations for emergency timber operations.
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