MDLT Seed Bank Expansion
Summary
SCH Number
2023060026
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
MDLT Seed Bank Expansion
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/1/2023
Document Description
The project is a seed bank expansion project which includes increasing capacity to collect, process, and store seed; conduct research and develop protocols to be shared with the larger conservation community; create an inventory of California desert seed for use in restoration projects throughout the region; and develop and
implement outreach and education materials to further the public’s knowledge of the importance of native plants and seed banking, located on MDLT-owned lands. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2023037
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca J. Fris
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Acting Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Joshua Tree
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92252
Parcel #
601-221-43
Other Location Info
601-221-43
60124 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15061(b)(3) – Review for Exemption
Reasons for Exemption
This project is not subject to CEQA as it is the collection of native seeds on private property. Therefore, it can be shown with certainty that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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