Malech Ranch Conservation Easement
Summary
SCH Number
2024020687
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Malech Ranch Conservation Easement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/20/2024
Document Description
Acquisition of a conservation easement by the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency over approximately 761 acres. The property contains habitat for numerous listed and special-status species, as well as providing a critical movement corridor for tule elk, mountain lion, and steelhead trout along Pacheco Creek within the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2023097.
Contact Information
Name
John P. Walsh
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director, Land Acquisitions
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
898-53-003 and 898-54-004
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15313, Class 13 & Section 15325, Class 25
Reasons for Exemption
Project involves the transfer of an ownership interest in land for conservation purposes and to preserve open space and habitat, including plant or animal habitats.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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