Arroyo Conejo Invasive Plant Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-VEN-21148-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2022040531
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Arroyo Conejo Invasive Plant Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-VEN-21148-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/26/2022
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Streambed Alteration Agreement number EPIMS-VEN-21148-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Brian Stark.
The project is limited to the Arroyo Conejo Invasive Plant Removal project on the Arroyo Conejo Creek. The Project consists of the restoration of riparian habitats and removal of non-native vegetation in a high fire hazard severity zone along Arroyo Conejo Creek in Thousand Oaks, CA. The target species for removal are giant reed (Arundo donax) and Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta). The total area colonized by giant reed is approximately 2.02 acres and there are approximately 60
mature Mexican fan palms within the project reach. Non-native vegetation removal has the potential to result in permanent impacts to 2.2 acres of streambed.
Contact Information
Name
Emily Galli
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife South Coast Region 5
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Thousand Oaks
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
1.8 miles downstream of Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks, CA, within Ventura County
Other Location Info
The project is located 1.8 miles downstream of Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks,
California, within Ventura County. The Project site can be located using the following information: Latitude 34.19122°, Longitude - 118.91641°; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 667-0-072-075, 663-0-060-185, 526-0-150-225, 526-0-162-195, and 526-0-110-385.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type – Class 33; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
This project is less than five acres, will not significantly impact any sensitive resources, and will remove invasive species from the area.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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