Medea Creek Palm Tree Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-VEN27762-R5)
Summary
SCH Number
2023090428
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5
(CDFW)
Document Title
Medea Creek Palm Tree Removal Project (Streambed Alteration Agreement No. EPIMS-VEN27762-R5)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/19/2023
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has amended Streambed Alteration Agreement number EPIMS-VEN-27762-R5, pursuant to Section 1602 of the Fish and Game Code to Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District as represented by Wayne Nakaoka.
The Project consists of the removal of 72 invasive palm trees (16 small, 16 medium and 40 large) from within and around a stretch of Medea Creek in Oak Canyon Community Park in Oak Park, CA. The target species for removal is Mexican fan palm (Washingtonia robusta). The total area colonized by non-native palm trees is 0.15 acres (6,721 sf) and 739 linear feet within the project reach. The Project has been amended to include work in/near ponded water with the utilization of additional protocols for southwestern pond turtle. A pond turtle exclusion and relocation plan has been composed by the Permittee and approved by CDFW for the remaining palm removal activities near ponded water along Madea Creek.
Contact Information
Name
Angela Castanon
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Ventura
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, Ventura County, State of California.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33; CA Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15333 Small Habitat Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
This project is less than five acres, will not significantly impact any sensitive resources, and will remove non-native vegetation from the area.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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