Hayes-O'Gara Property Acquisition Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023030773
Public Agency
Sierra County
Document Title
Hayes-O'Gara Property Acquisition Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/30/2023
Document Description
Acquisition of 40.08 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 properties are located on the front side of the Sierra Buttes near Sierra Buttes Rd, just below the Sierra Buttes mine site. Reiss Creek runs through the property. It is surrounded by the Tahoe National Forest North Yuba Forest Resiliency Project area. The 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
Total Acres
40.08
Parcel #
008-003-033 & 008-003-034
Township
20n
Range
12e
Section
28/29
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15313, 15325
Reasons for Exemption
Acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation and transfer of ownership to preserve natural conditions and historic resources.
County Clerk
Sierra
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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