Weger Ranch Conservation Easement Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2022030730
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Weger Ranch Conservation Easement Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/28/2022
Document Description
Acquisition of conservation easements on 3,862-acres of the Weger Ranch property within the Big River watershed in Mendocino County for the purposes of natural resource and water quality protection, sustainable forest management and open space preservation.
Contact Information
Name
Lisa Ames
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Coastal Project Development Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Ukiah
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Orr Springs Road
Total Acres
3,862
State Highways
Highway 101
Other Location Info
10 miles west of Ukiah off of Orr Springs Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section15313
Reasons for Exemption
Because this project is an acquisition of conservation easements to preserve fish and wildlife habitat.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15325
Reasons for Exemption
Because it is an acquisition to preserve open space and natural habitat and to allow continued agriculture in the form of grazing and sustainable timber harvesting.