Thermalito North Forebay Controlled Burn for July 4th Event
Summary
SCH Number
2019058007
Public Agency
Department of Water Resources
Document Title
Thermalito North Forebay Controlled Burn for July 4th Event
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/1/2019
Document Description
Cal-Fire will be conducting an annual controlled burn of up to 20 acres of grassland area within the TNFRA. Land is owned by CA DWR and managed by CA Department of State Parks. This burn is being conducted to alleviate a safety concern due to July 4th Fireworks Celebration (being held at the TNFRA).
Contact Information
Name
Robin Carter
Agency Name
DWR
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources (DWR)
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Other Location Info
Thermalito North Forebay Recreation Area (TNFRA) south of Garden Dr. and just north of the Thermlito Power Canal.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
When conditions are appropriate, the bum is anticipated to take 3-6 hours in mid June. No ground disturbance (other than fire) will occur, and all sensitive resources will be flagged and avoided by fire crews. No known sensitive resources will be negatively impacted due to this activity.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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