Salton Sea Visitor Center Tamarisk Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2020060477
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Salton Sea Visitor Center Tamarisk Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/23/2020
Document Description
Eight invasive tamarisk trees, Tamarix ramosissima, will be removed from the viewshed of the Salton Sea SRA Visitor Center. Staff will utilize handsaws and loppers to cut the tamarisk, then treat the stumps with an application of Garlon 4 Ultra. All biomass will be transported to the park "boneyard," staged there for 6-12 months, then disposed of. Disposition may consist of burning, chipping, or removal in a dumpster
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Ocotillo Wells District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Riverside
Other Location Info
Salton Sea SRA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
Project will result in the removal of eight invasive tamarisk, with no significant adverse impacts to the environment, sensitive species, or when considering cumulatively. The project will disturb less than 0.25 acres
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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