South San Diego Bay Community Habitat Stewardship Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023100648
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
South San Diego Bay Community Habitat Stewardship Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2023
Document Description
Notice of exemption for Coastal Conservancy approval of grant funding to engage community members of all ages in the restoration and enhancement of coastal sage scrub, coastal dune, and coastal tidal wetland habitats at three habitat preserves along the shores of south San Diego Bay and the Tijuana Slough (run by the San Diego Audubon Society). Restoration and enhancement work will include community outreach and education, removing non-native vegetation, removing trash, planting native plants, and monitoring activities such as watering and weeding.
Contact Information
Name
Maravilla Clemens
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
NOAA Coastal Management Fellow
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Coronado, Imperial Beach
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Total Acres
10.4
Other Location Info
Project covers three sites at three preserves along the shores of south San Diego Bay and within the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge (i.e., Grand Caribe, Emory Cove, and the Tijuana Slough). Coordinates provided are at center of the Emory Cove site.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15304 because it consists of minor alterations to vegetation such as gardening and landscaping by removing non-native plants and replacing them with native plants. The project will not have a direct or indirect negative effect on the environment since it is comprised solely of community outreach and education, removing non-native vegetation, removing trash, planting native plants, and monitoring activities such as watering and weeding.