Caliente Creek Acquisition Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020020192
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Caliente Creek Acquisition Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/7/2020
Document Description
The purpose of the project is to acquire the 1,440-acre Caliente Creek property to preserve it in its existing natural state, and for the conservation and open space purposes. The property will be owned and managed by the Prairie Falcon Conservancy.
Contact Information
Name
Becki Abrams
Agency Name
California Natural Resources Agency
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
The Trust for Public Land
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Kern
Parcel #
442-010-10, 442-020-20, 442-030·01
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15313
Reasons for Exemption
The acquisition of the 1,440-acre Caliente Creek property is exempt under both Sec. 15313 and Sec. 15325. Acquisition would preserve existing natural conditions and protect meaningful habitat for wildlife. The property is specifically included in the CA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife's Canebrake Conceptual Area Protection Plan due to its Important natural resources and habitats, and benefits to surrounding conservation lands.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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