The Lower Constellation Coastal Sage Scrub and High Marsh Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2024090784
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
The Lower Constellation Coastal Sage Scrub and High Marsh Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/19/2024
Document Description
The proposed Lower Constellation Coastal Sage Scrub and High Marsh Restoration project will restore 1.7 acres of degraded coastal sage scrub and wetland habitats in the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Preserve. This project site is dominated by non-native species and has a history of fragmentation created by unauthorized trails, which has adversely affected the native biodiversity and populations of terrestrial and intertidal wildlife. This project will provide benefits to the entire Upper Newport Bay by restoring wetland and transitional habitat that will promote biodiversity, resilience to sea level rise, provide and support critical habitat for endangered species and offer educational and interpretive benefits to the public.
Contact Information
Name
Kellan Warner
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Newport Beach
Counties
Orange
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92658
Total Acres
1.7
Other Location Info
Coordinates represent the center of the restoration site.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 CCR Section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Title 14 CCR Section 15333, which exempts habitat restoration projects that do not to exceed five acres to maintain, restore, enhance, or protect the habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife provided that there will be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065; there are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed; and the project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. This project is categorically exempt under Section 15333 because it is a 1.7-acre habitat restoration project that will not result in the impacts mentioned above.