Van Arken Public Access Planning
Summary
SCH Number
2024020696
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Van Arken Public Access Planning
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/20/2024
Document Description
This project will develop a Public Access Program on a 1,320-acre conservation easement held by Sanctuary Forest Inc. in the Mattole River headwaters. The property is surrounded by mostly private land in the center of the rural Whitethorn community and located near the highly visited King Range National Conservation Area and Lost Coast. Outcomes include a Recreation Management Plan;
designs for trails (including ADA accessible amenities), wayfinding and interpretive signage (bilingual ), and other amenities; and required environmental compliance that will lead to a shovel ready implementation project. WCB Project ID 2023144.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca J. Fris
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director, Restoration and Administration
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Garberville
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
220-202-004-000, 220-202-001-000, 220-202-002-000, 220-191-007-000, 215-162-022-000, 215-162-018
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies
Reasons for Exemption
Project involves only planning for future activities.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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