Great Redwood Trail- Eel River Canyon Preserve Planning Project (Phase 1)
Summary
SCH Number
2024110944
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Great Redwood Trail- Eel River Canyon Preserve Planning Project (Phase 1)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/26/2024
Document Description
This project will consist of preparing resource studies and surveys, conducting community engagement, coordinating with California Native American Tribes, and conducting vegetation management for an 11.2-mile segment of the Great Redwood Trail.
Contact Information
Name
Louisa K Morris
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy (California)
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Humboldt, Trinity
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Other Location Info
This project is located on the former Northwest Pacific Railroad line in Trinity and Humboldt Counties in Northern California, along the mainstem of the Eel River, between the north sides of the Island Mountain tunnel and Cain Rock Railroad Bridge. It is a planning project for an 11.2-mile segment of the future Great Redwood Trail.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306, 15304, and Title 14 CCR Section 15262
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves feasibility and planning studies and is therefore statutorily exempt from review. The project involves data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities that will not result in a serious or major disturbance to any environmental resource. Vegetation management to facilitate access to conduct studies consists solely of minor alterations to land, which is categorically exempt.