Fall River RCD Prescribed Burn Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024090148
Public Agency
Fall River Resource Conservation Demonstration
Document Title
Fall River RCD Prescribed Burn Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/5/2024
Document Description
The Fall River Resource Conservation District (Fall River RCD) acting as the Lead Agency, will implement fuel reduction activities to improve the protection of homes, critical infrastructure, and public and private lands from wildfire while protecting environmental, natural, and cultural resources. The project will reduce fuel loads in a predominately Sierran Mixed Conifer forest located in Cayton Valley approximately 9 miles northwest of the community of Fall River Mills, CA. Targeted vegetation types within the project areas are: woody brush, small diameter downed fuels, and small understory trees.
Contact Information
Name
SHARMIE STEVENSON
Agency Name
Fall River Resource Conservation Districts
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fall River Mills
Counties
Shasta
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
McArthur Road and Ted Elder Road
Zip
96028
Total Acres
2000
Jobs
10
Parcel #
multiple
State Highways
none
Railways
none
Airports
none
Schools
none
Waterways
Bear Creek, Dry Creek, Fall River
Township
38 N
Range
3, 4E
Section
R3
Base
MDBM
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The Fall River RCD has reviewed the environmental/specialists' reports prepared by Registered Professional Foresters and other specialists and has determined that the project's implementation will result in multiple benefits - including restoration of the forest, watershed, and wildlife habitat. There will be no significant adverse impacts on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitats. There are no known hazardous materials at or around the project site. The project will avoid all archeological resource sites. The project will not result in cumulatively significant impacts. The project will have no significant adverse effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Shasta
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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