Mammoth Recovery Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021050432
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Mammoth Recovery Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/20/2021
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to recover the fossilized remains of a Columbian mammoth eroding out of the south bank of San Joaquin River, along the northern boundary of Great Valley Grasslands.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Collum
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Northern California
Zip
95374
Waterways
San Joaquin River
Other Location Info
Great Valley Grasslands State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural resources, included as "Resource Management Projects" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4, and consist of basic data collection, research, experimental management and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource and is included as "Archaeological Investigations by permitted individuals and/or universities" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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