Lake Mendocino Quagga and Zebra Mussel Inspection Project
Summary
SCH Number
2020020521
Public Agency
Sonoma County Water Agency
Document Title
Lake Mendocino Quagga and Zebra Mussel Inspection Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2020
Document Description
Quagga and zebra mussels are an invasive mussel that, if introduced into a waterway, can devastate the natural environment, clog water and flood protection infrastructure, and cost millions of dollars in maintenance. Mussels are transported between waterways by watercraft, primarily recreational boats. The proposed project would provide watercraft inspection services to prevent quagga and zebra mussel infestation into Lake Mendocino. The proposed project would also provide inspection training to help develop year-round inspections.
Contact Information
Name
Connie Barton
Agency Name
Sonoma County Water Agency
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Sonoma County Water Agency
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
1160 Lake Mendocino Drive
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15309
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed project activities are limited to quagga and zebra mussel inspections and inspection training that help prevent a potential for infestation at Lake Mendocino. Pursuant to Section 21803, the proposed project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, have a cumulatively considerable effect, or cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Pursuant to Section 21804, the proposed project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an historic resource or tribal cultural resource.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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