Pescadero and San Gregorio Creek Large Wood Placement
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023020660
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Pescadero and San Gregorio Creek Large Wood Placement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2023
Document Description
The Project will install large wood features at 35 sites along the creek by direct felling methods. This will enhance approximately 2 miles of habitat by creating high-velocity refugia, slowing flows, providing cover in pools, creating new pools, and reducing incision. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2022062
Contact Information
Name
John P. Donnelly
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Pescadero
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
084-130-120, 085-150-080
Other Location Info
Pescadero Creek County Park, 084-130-120, 085-150-080
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code section 21080.56
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP), Public Resources Code section 21080.56, as a project that meets all of the following conditions: (1) the Project is exclusively to conserve, restore, protect, or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife, and the habitat upon which they depend; or is exclusively to restore or provide habitat for California native fish and wildlife; (2) the Project may have public benefits incidental to the Project's fundamental purpose; (3) the Project will result in long-term net benefits to climate resiliency, biodiversity, and sensitive species recovery; and includes procedures and ongoing management for the protection of the environment; and (4) Project construction activities are solely related to habitat restoration.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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