Benicia State Recreation Area Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024010416
Public Agency
Solano Resource Conservation District
(Solano RCD)
Document Title
Benicia State Recreation Area Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/17/2024
Document Description
The purpose of the project is to improve pollinator habitat (with an emphasis on monarch butterflies) along one of the hiking trails through the Dillon Point peninsula at Benicia State Recreation Area. Project activities include controlling select non-native invasive weeds, drill-seeding a native wildflower seed mix, planting a hedgerow of native trees, shrubs & forbs along the trail, installing and operating drip irrigation for 3 summers to improve plant establishment, and holding volunteer planting events with local community members and students.
Contact Information
Name
Sarah McKibbin
Agency Name
Solano Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Habitat Restoration Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Benicia, Vallejo
Counties
Solano
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Benicia State Recreation Area, Dillon Point
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
155304-Minor Alterations; 155333-Small Habitat Restoration Project
Reasons for Exemption
Solano RCD staff conducted a biological assessment and determined that project activities will not cause significant adverse impact to special status species. Weed control efforts will be targeted and soil disturbance will be minimal. Repeat plant and wildlife surveys will be conducted prior to any potentially disruptive activities. Planting areas are currently dominated by non-native annual grasses, fennel and thistles and are not managed in any way. The project will enhance the site with native plants that will provide biological diversity and habitat structure for wildlife.
County Clerk
Solano
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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