Ancestral Coastal Land Return at the Mouth of the Klamath River
Summary
SCH Number
2024050374
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Ancestral Coastal Land Return at the Mouth of the Klamath River
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/9/2024
Document Description
The CA Natural Resources Agency has approved funding for acquisition of real property by the Resighini Rancheria Tribe to acquire up to 143 acres of its ancestral lands in Del Norte County for the purposes of conservation and public access, subject to the requirements of the California Tribal Nature-Based Solutions (TNBS) Grant Program. Key objectives of the TNBS Program include protection of biodiversity, expansion of access to nature, and building resilience to climate change.
Contact Information
Name
Jordan Martinson
Agency Name
California Natural Resources Agency
Job Title
Manager of Tribal Funding Programs
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Unincorporated area
Counties
Del Norte
Regions
Countywide
Parcel #
140-010-018-0000, 140-010-023-000, and 140-010-024-000
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15313; 15317; 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15313 (acquisition of lands for fish and wildlife conservation), 15317 (Open Space Contracts or Easements), and 15325 (Transfer of Ownership Interest in Land to Preserve Existing Natural Conditions), because it consists of acquisition of lands for conservation and public access purposes.