Invasive Species Control for Nipomo Mesa Lupine Recovery
Summary
SCH Number
2021030461
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning
(CDFW)
Document Title
Invasive Species Control for Nipomo Mesa Lupine Recovery
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/19/2021
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to DPR (Permit No. 2081[a]-21-008-RP) pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081(a) for a project to control invasive species, specifically perennial veldt grass (Ehrharta calycina), to promote recovery of the endangered Nipomo Mesa lupine. Project activities include conducting surveys of the Nipomo Mesa lupine population, applying grass-specific herbicides to non-native veldt grass infestations, hand-weeding using hand tools, and installing wire mesh caging around seedlings to protect them from herbivory. Nipomo Mesa lupine surveys will be conducted prior to all weed control activities on-site and Nipomo Mesa lupine locations will be demarcated with flagging. Wire mesh cages will be installed around each seedling. Herbicide will be applied annually when the veldt grass is germinating, typically between December and March. During herbicide treatment, an herbicide-free buffer zone of no less than 15 feet (but typically 25 feet) will surround each Nipomo Mesa lupine plant. Manual removal of perennial veldt grass and other exotic weeds within the buffer zones will take place each year after the Nipomo Mesa lupine plants have senesced, typically between June and November. Working under direction of a qualified monitor, a contractor will
apply herbicide with backpack sprayers or truck mounted power sprayers except within the buffer zones. A Nipomo Mesa lupine survey will be performed at the end of each herbicide treatment season for the duration of the project.
Contact Information
Name
Cherilyn Burton
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Complex
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15306 and 15307, Classes 6 and 7
Reasons for Exemption
The Project will facilitate the recovery of the California endangered Nipomo Mesa
lupine by attempting to control competing invasive species in its habitat and protecting seedlings from herbivory. The project consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities, as well as actions to assure the maintenance, restoration, and enhancement of Nipomo Mesa lupine. The
permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Project includes measures to ensure that existing populations of Nipomo Mesa lupine are not impacted.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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