Imperial Wildlife Area Wetland Restoration, Phase III
Summary
SCH Number
2023060033
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Imperial Wildlife Area Wetland Restoration, Phase III
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/1/2023
Document Description
The project will complete wetland restoration at the Wister Unit by removal of invasive salt cedar and the water delivery ditches in which it grows. The open ditches will be replaced with piped water conveyance infrastructure to deliver water to wetland units. New Levees, islands, swales and water control structures will be installed within the wetland units to allow for the most efficient use of water supplies and to provide high quality habitat for migratory birds. WCB Project Tracker ID 2022098.
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
Niland
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92257
Other Location Info
Imperial Wildlife Area, Wister Unit, 8700 Davis Road, Niland CA 92257
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of minor alterations in land, water, and vegetation on existing officially designated wildlife management areas or fish production facilities which results in improvement of habitat for wildlife.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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