Box Springs Reserve Fuel Reduction & Clearing
Summary
SCH Number
2020100396
Public Agency
Riverside County Regional Park and Open Space District
Document Title
Box Springs Reserve Fuel Reduction & Clearing
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/22/2020
Present Land Use
Open-Space Reserve
Document Description
The California Conservation Corps (CCC) will be working on clearing out areas of trails at Box Springs Mountain reserve to remove invasive plant species and reduce available fuel of wildfires during fire season. Additional work will include erosion control measures and the planting of native vegetation. This will benefit users of the trail systems and the community by increasing trail function, improving habitat for wildlife, and reducing the potential impacts of seasonal wildfires.
Contact Information
Name
Analicia Gomez
Agency Name
Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
Riverside County Regional Park & Open-Space District
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Moreno Valley, Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Pigeon Pass Road and Box Springs Mountain Road
Total Acres
2600
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The scope of work to be performed by the California Conservation Corps will include fuel management to reduce wildfire risks and making improvements to the habitat for wildlife, qualifying for exemption under Section 15304.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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