Beard Ranch Riparian Restoration Project (Project) (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-KER-31680-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2023090127
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
Beard Ranch Riparian Restoration Project (Project) (Lake or Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-KER-31680-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/7/2023
Document Description
The Project involves activities related to the restoration of native vegetation along 32 acres of Caliente Creek. The Project includes removal of invasive perennial plant species and revegetation with up to 631 propagated native plants and up to 985 cuttings from healthy native riparian trees. Additionally, the Project contains ongoing management and contingency planning, which may include installation of a temporary irrigation system.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Vang
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
The Project is located along the northern and southern perimeter of Caliente Creek, and its confluence with Tehachapi Creek, southeast of the town of Caliente, in the County of Kern, California; Coordinates 35.293008, -118.614052; or Section 19, 24, 25, 26, Township 30 South, Range 31 East, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) map Caliente.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code section 21080.56 (Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects)
Reasons for Exemption
CDFW has determined the Project meets the qualifying criteria set forth in
Section 21080.56, subdivisions (a) through (d), inclusive. CDFW’s determination is supported by (1) CDFW’s March 17, 2023, initial determination as lead agency the Project meets the qualifying criteria set forth in Section 21080.56, subdivisions (a) through (d), inclusive (see first attachment); and (2) pursuant to Section 21080.56,
subdivision (e), the CDFW Director’s May 12, 2023, concurrence with that CDFW determination (see second attachment).
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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