Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve Restoration (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-VEN-29677-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2023020030
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve Restoration (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-VEN-29677-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/2/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has executed Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement number EPIMS-VEN-29667-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to the University of California, Santa Barbara.
The Project is limited to minor alterations to land within 16 habitat restoration sites at the Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve along the Santa Clara River. Restoration activities include removal of invasives plant species, grade restoration and removal and/or replacement of culverts to restore hydrologic connectivity, and native vegetation planting.
Contact Information
Name
Audrey Kelly
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Fillmore
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
See below "Other Location Info."
Other Location Info
The Project is located on Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve at 550 E. Telegraph Road in Fillmore, CA, on the Santa Clara River, in the County of Ventura, State of California; Latitude 34.391302, Longitude -118.889390; Assessor’s Parcel Number 041-0-290-495.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Type - Class 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is consistent with the requirements for a Class 4 exemption, which
consists of minor alterations to the condition of the land, water or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, and scenic trees. This project consists of non-native vegetation removal and planting of native vegetation, as well as minor adjustments to restore flood plain hydrology for the purpose of habitat restoration in Cienega Springs Ecological Reserve. This project will not result in removal of healthy, mature, and scenic trees.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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