Alvarado Creek Bed Fire Fuel Reduction
Summary
SCH Number
2021060222
Public Agency
California State University, San Diego
(SDSU)
Document Title
Alvarado Creek Bed Fire Fuel Reduction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/10/2021
Document Description
This project will reduce the fire risk from non-native habitat in an urban environment through vegetation management and habitat restoration of fire-prone habitat to reduce fuel load. The project will also increase public knowledge regarding wildfires and steps that can be taken to reduce risk.
The project will also enhance habitat health within the creek, provide education opportunities for SDSU students through field site visits, and support the community by providing young adults in the San Diego Urban Corps program with the tools to expand their career opportunities through education, life skills training, and paid work experience on projects that benefit our communities.
The project is exempt under Class 1: maintenance of existing facilities as it involves maintenance of the vegetation in an existing waterway and canyon areas. The project is also exempt under Class 33: Small habitat restoration as it will result in environmental and habitat improvements as a result of removal of non-native vegetation. The project will also improve safety by reducing wildfire fuel loads.
Contact Information
Name
Laura Shinn
Agency Name
San Diego State University
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
5500 Campanile Dr.
Zip
92182
State Highways
California
Other Location Info
The project is located along Alvarado Creek on SDSU property Between Alvarado Road and the I-8 eastbound on ramp; between parking lot 16 and the I-8 eastbound off ramp and in the canyon areas north of Remington Road, Chapultepec and Huaxyacac residence halls. See attached map for locations.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1: Maintenance of existing facilities; Class 33: Small habitat restoration projects
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves maintenance of the vegetation in an existing waterway and canyon areas. The project will result in environmental and habitat improvements as a result of removal of non-native vegetation. The project will also improve safety by reducing wildfire fuel loads.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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