West Hilmar Wildlife Area Pollinator and Habitat Improvement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023040403
Public Agency
Fish and Wildlife (Headquarters), Wildlife and Fisheries Division – Sacramento
Document Title
West Hilmar Wildlife Area Pollinator and Habitat Improvement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/17/2023
Document Description
The Project will enhance habitat resources on CDFW's West Hilmar Wildlife Area to provide habitat for the monarch butterfly and other native pollinator species (Phase I), while developing a restoration plan for enhancing riparian resources for migratory songbirds and anadromous fish (Phase II) along the San Joaquin River. Phase I will entail establishing five non-contiguous acres of native forbs (non-woody plants) to provide ovipositing and nectaring sites for pollinators. Phase II will entail modelling, design, and planning for the establishment of beneficial native woody plants. If appropriate, project partners will work with local hydrological engineers to review flow and LiDAR data, model flow events, and evaluate potential terrain improvements and design revegetation plans for woody habitat elements. Phase II will also include obtaining any permits required for future project implementation. Phase III of the project, which currently remains unfunded, will include implementation of riparian and floodplain habitat enhancements developed in Phase II planning.
Contact Information
Name
Karen Converse
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Lands Program
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist - Wildlife Area Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Central Avenue
Zip
95324
Total Acres
5
Parcel #
045-030-026000; 045-060-010-000; 045-030-027-000
State Highways
none
Railways
none
Airports
none
Schools
none
Waterways
San Joaquin River between river miles 112-114
Township
6S
Range
9E
Section
21
Base
M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Minor Alterations to Land; 14 CCR § 15304(d)
Reasons for Exemption
Phase I of this project consists of minor alterations to the vegetation on an officially designated wildlife management area. The expected result of Phase I will be improvement of habitat for wildlife resources, in particular Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Phase II of this project consists of evaluating the site and where appropriate, planning for additional restoration in a future phase.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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