Madera Mariposa Working Lands Conservation Strategy (SNC# 1179-LC)
Summary
SCH Number
2019120426
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Madera Mariposa Working Lands Conservation Strategy (SNC# 1179-LC)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/17/2019
Document Description
This project will complete due diligence and planning for the placement of 5 conservation easements and 1 fee-title donation for conservation purposes. Activities include developing appraisals, property surveys, biological assessments, baseline conditions reports, environmental site assessments, and other transaction related documents. The intent of the conservation easements and fee-title donation would be to protect open space, wildlife habitat, and continued local agricultural values.
Contact Information
Name
Jamie Sammut
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Sierra Foothill Conservancy
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Madera, Mariposa
Other Location Info
Six properties NE of Eastman Lake and N of the community of Raymond along the border of Madera and Mariposa Counties. Bordered to the Eby the Fresno River, to the N by Hwy 49, to the W by Raymond Rd, to the S by Eastman Lake and Raymond. Centered near 37.2858754, -119.9259350.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
This is a planning and due diligence project completing surveys and studies for the potential purchase of a conservation easement and receipt of a fee-title donation for ecological and working lands protection; it does not involve physical alterations to the environment. Completion of the planning and due diligence effort will not have a legally binding effect on future activities.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15262
Reasons for Exemption
This is a planning and due diligence project completing surveys and studies for the potential purchase of a conservation easement and receipt of a fee-title donation for ecological and working lands protection; it does not involve physical alterations to the environment. Completion of the planning and due diligence effort will not have a legally binding effect on future activities.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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