Johnson Property Acquisition at Howard Creek/Haskell Peak
Summary
SCH Number
2023030532
Public Agency
Sierra County
Document Title
Johnson Property Acquisition at Howard Creek/Haskell Peak
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/21/2023
Document Description
Acquisition of 160 acres with mineral rights to preserve the property as public open space with the intent of ensuring protection and management of its forest, water quality, recreation, scenic and economic assets. The property is a Red fir complex forested site at the 7300-7900 foot elevation located near Sierra City just to the east of Haskell Peak and west of Howard Creek Meadow in the Gold Lakes Basin. Howard Creek forms on the western portion of the property, which eventually feeds Howard Creek Meadow and flows to the North Fork of the Yuba River. Much of the site is moderate to steep sloping. It is within an area that is largely Tahoe National Forest, interspersed with only a few private properties. It is surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest North Yuba Forest Resiliency Project area. The Plumas National Forest lies directly to the north. The Howard Creek/Haskell Peak area is a popular year-round recreational area used by hikers, mountain bikers, 4 wheel drive enthusiasts, and snowmobilers.
Contact Information
Name
Tim Beals
Agency Name
Sierra County
Job Title
Director of Planning
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Sierra
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
007-100-010, 012-030-005
Township
21n
Range
12e
Section
24
Other Location Info
t.12n, r13e, sec. 19
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15313, 15325
Reasons for Exemption
Categorical exemption 15313 & 15325
County Clerk
Sierra
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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