Mill Bend Preserve Wildfire Management Program
Summary
SCH Number
2022090579
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Mill Bend Preserve Wildfire Management Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2022
Document Description
Vegetation management to reduce fuels on approximately 50 acres within the Mill Bend Preserve in Mendocino County by removing debris left after logging, dead or dying trees, and high-fire-risk invasive plants. Project will restore low-fuel native vegetation, implement of a multi-year grazing program, create shaded fuel breaks, and the refurbish old roads to provide emergency vehicle access. Project includes purchase of vehicles, hand tools, and other equipment required to carry
out the project tasks and for the future maintenance of the land.
Contact Information
Name
Su Corbaley
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Mouth of the Gualala River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301: Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves maintenance of existing landscaping and native growth and repaving of existing emergency access roads.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304: Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves minor alterations in the condition of vegetation without the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15269: Emergency Projects
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves fuel management activities necessary to prevent catastrophic wildfire.