Reclaiming Mouralherwaqh: Wiyot Tribe Acquisition of Coastal Property for Cultural and Water Quality Protection

Summary

SCH Number
2022050016
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Reclaiming Mouralherwaqh: Wiyot Tribe Acquisition of Coastal Property for Cultural and Water Quality Protection
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/2/2022
Document Description
Project proposes acquisition of a 48-acre coastal property in an area called Mouralherwaqh on Wigi (Humboldt Bay) for ecocultural restoration and protection purposes. The site will be restored for water quality, coastal habitat, sea-level rise adaptation, and cultural protection purposes.

Contact Information

Name
Laurie Richmond
Agency Name
Cal Poly Humboldt
Job Title
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science & Management
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project

Name
Adam Canter
Agency Name
Wiyot Tribe
Job Title
Natural Resources Director, Wiyot Tribe Natural Resources Department
Contact Types
Project Applicant

Name
Maria Rodriguez
Agency Name
Ocean Protection Council, California Natural Resources Agency
Job Title
Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
48 acres
Parcel #
Humboldt County APN 306-361-003

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15313 Class 13; 15304 Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15313 Class 13 and Section 15304 Class 4, because it consists of acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation purposes, including protection of coastal wetlands and improving water quality and hydrology at the site. The purpose of the acquisition is to improve the land through restoration and preserve its natural condition.
County Clerk
Humboldt

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