USFS Hot Springs-Montecito Creek Section 1707 Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019048179
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning
(CDFW)
Document Title
USFS Hot Springs-Montecito Creek Section 1707 Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/8/2019
Document Description
The Project supports dedication of the U.S. Forest Service's entire interest in a pre 1914 appropriative water right from the upper most point of diversion on Hot Springs Creek, a tributary to Montecito Creek, to the Pacific Ocean as instream flow pursuant to California Water Code Section 1707 and a recorded permanent forbearance agreement.
Contact Information
Name
John P. Donnelly
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB)
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Montecito
Counties
Santa Barbara
Cross Streets
Hot Springs Creek, Los Padres National Forest
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
See NOE for full details.
Project involves a minor alteration of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use and a minor alteration in the condition of water which does not involve the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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