El Puente Floodplain Reconnection Project

Summary

SCH Number
2024110685
Public Agency
Reclamation District 2092
Document Title
El Puente Floodplain Reconnection Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/21/2024
Document Description
River Partners will restore floodplain habitat along the south bank of the Tuolumne River to protect, enhance and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife and the habitat upon which they depend. The project will restore habitat for California native fish and wildlife by converting 16 acres of farmed almond orchard into native riparian forest habitat. Migrant and resident birds and many other common and imperiled wildlife species will benefit from the project.

Contact Information

Name
Julie Rentner
Agency Name
Reclamation District 2092
Job Title
President
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
approx 2725 Shiloh Road,

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
PRC Section 21080.56 subdivisions (a) - (e), inclusive
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exclusively to conserve, restore, protect, or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife and the habitat upon which they depend; or is exclusively to restore or provide habitat for native fish and wildlife; the project may have public benefits incidental to the fundamental purpose; the project will result in long-term net benefits to climate resiliency, biodiversity, and sensitive species recovery; and project activities are solely related to habitat restoration.
County Clerk
Stanislaus

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