Rock Mammoth Fossil Excavation (ABDSP 187)
Summary
SCH Number
2018048408
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Rock Mammoth Fossil Excavation (ABDSP 187)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/18/2018
Document Description
This project entails the excavation and recovery off tooth and bone fragments of a mammoth (possibly skull and mandible) that are being actively eroded from a bank of unconsolidated gravel sands. Removal of the fossils is essential for the protection and conservation of these rare 200,000 to 12,000 years old mammoth specimens. Once the target level has been reached and all encountered aechaeological artifacts and fossils have been recorded and extracted, the removed and screened sediment will be replaces in the excavated space and groomed to match the appearance of the surrounding ground surface.
Contact Information
Name
Terry Gerson
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Diego
Other Information
Anza Borrego Desert State park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
class 6 - S:15306
Reasons for Exemption
No potential for significant impact to the environment is anticipated in compliance to CEQA; "archaeological investigations by department staff"
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