SC State Beach Monarch Overwintering Site Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023100484
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
SC State Beach Monarch Overwintering Site Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/17/2023
Document Description
Selective thinning of a small area of blue gum eucalyptus suckers. Suckers with <4" dbh will be removed in order to benefit tree health and sustainability for monarch clustering. Several native shrub and forb plants will be planted that would serve as nectar sources for overwintering monarchs and other pollinators. Using existing paths and islands, Parks plans to build up 5 new planters with with new soil mounded within the planters for pollinator nectar and wind screening plants in an area outside the recreational areas. Planters would be composed of peeler logs and soil and would be imported to fill planters. Plant material would be sourced from local Tree of Life nursery. Drip irrigation will be installed as part of this project to ensure plant survivorship and will tie into existing irrigation infrastructure. Some light trenching will be required for irrigation. Four interpretative panels will be installed along the Butterfly Trail at San Clemente State Beach. The panels will be low profile, mounted at an angle on 4"x4" posts, which will be buried 18" into the ground with a heigh of 27"-34" off the ground, compliant with ADA requirements. The panels will be placed along an accessible route adjacent and outside the path. The panels will share the fascinating story of the monarch butterfly, including conservation information to protect the species.
Contact Information
Name
Joe Fayer
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation; State Parks
Job Title
Associate State Archaeologist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Clemente
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
3030 Avenida del Presidente
Zip
92672
State Highways
California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR 15300.4; Class 3, Section 15303- New construction of small structures
Reasons for Exemption
New construction of small structures (small signs) and minor alterations of existing facilities
County Clerk
Orange