Carbon Farm Planning & Habitat Implementation on the Ruth McKenzie Preserve
Summary
SCH Number
2024110286
Public Agency
Sierra Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Carbon Farm Planning & Habitat Implementation on the Ruth McKenzie Preserve
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/8/2024
Document Description
The Sierra Resource Conservation District (SRCD) will work with the Sierra Foothill Conservancy to enhance habitat and restore native vegetation on the Ruth McKenzie Preserve. The work will include invasive species removal, seeding native grass, applying compost to rangeland, and restoring riparian areas with native plants. The project will create more habitat for pollinators, reduce erosion, and enhance the water holding capacity of the soil at the preserve. The project site is located in the foothills region off of Auberry Rd in Fresno County.
Contact Information
Name
Jessie Kanter
Agency Name
Sierra Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Agriculture and Rangelands Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Clovis
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Countywide
Zip
93619
Township
T11S
Range
R22E
Other Location Info
22477 Auberry Rd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The SRCD has consulted with Sierra Foothill Conservancy staff, including their specialist in native plant restoration Rangeland Program Manager (CRM, CPRM) and have determined that this project does not adversely impact soil, water or endangered, rare or threatened, biological resources or their habitats. The project will use practices that do not adversely affect archaeological resources and known sites will be avoided.
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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