Pine Creek Tract Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2023060101
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Pine Creek Tract Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/5/2023
Document Description
The project involves the acquisition by the Hoopa Valley Tribe of approximately 10,300-acres known as the Pine Creek Tract located within the Klamath River watershed in Humboldt County to protect and restore water quality, anadromous fish habitat, wildlife habitat, wildlife connectivity, and forest health, and for tribal and public access compatible with natural resource protection.
Contact Information
Name
Joel Gerwein
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
North Coast Program Deputy Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Bald Hills Road
Zip
95546
Total Acres
10300
State Highways
SR 169
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15313, 15316, and 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under Section 15313 because this project is an acquisition of land to preserve fish and wildlife habitat; Section 15316, because this project is an acquisition for the purpose of establishing a park where no management plan has been prepared yet; and Section 15325 because the project involves the transfer of ownership interests in land to preserve open space or enhance natural conditions, including plant or animal habitats. The proposed project will preserve the existing natural conditions and habitats of the Property, and a management plan for the Property has not yet been prepared.
County Clerk
Humboldt