Kramer Ranch Strategic Land Conservation Easement Project (SNC 1159-LC)
Summary
SCH Number
2020030329
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Kramer Ranch Strategic Land Conservation Easement Project (SNC 1159-LC)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/10/2020
Document Description
The conservation easement will protect working lands that also support critical habitat for millions of spring migrating waterfowl and permanently protect 2,626 acres of wet mountain meadows. By protecting the Kramer Ranch in the region's predominantly agricultural and rural economy, the multi-generational ranching family will remain on the land, support the community and protect the Pit River watershed by continuing their land management practices.
Contact Information
Name
Jamie Sammut
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
California Rangeland Trust
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Bieber
Counties
Lassen, Modoc
Other Location Info
Kramer Ranch is a 4,971 ac. property approx. 3mi N of Nubieber and 2mi NW of Bieber. The property is bounded on the S by CDFW's Ash Creek Wildlife Area, and lies within Pit River watershed.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15325
Reasons for Exemption
The project is a Transfer of Ownership of Interest In Land to Preserve Existing Natural Conditions and Historical Resources. There are multiple purposes to protecting the property, including continued agricultural use, habitat, and open space. There will be no change to the primary land use and no physical alterations to the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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