Willow Springs Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025010843
Public Agency
California Conservation Corps
(CCC)
Document Title
Willow Springs Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/27/2025
Document Description
The proposed project will take place at Willow Springs Park in the City of Long Beach. The project entails a multi-step restoration process covering up to 32 acres of unrestored park area. The Proposition 68 objectives will be met by enhancing drought tolerance, landscape resilience, and water retention. The scope of work within the restoration project includes removal of invasive plants, spreading of thick wood chip mulch to discourage and minimize invasive plant regrowth and help improve soil conditions, and selective native species planting and ongoing watering and maintenance to help with establishment. Approximately 850 feet of irrigation line (flexible Polyethylene line that can be removed and relocated) would be extended to provide water to newly planted areas for plant establishment. Approximately 700 feet of trail enhancements would occur along the route of former dirt road. All restoration work would be completed by hand tools.
Contact Information
Name
Jeffrey Schwarzschild
Agency Name
California Conservation Corps
Job Title
Lead Counsel
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Orange Avenue and Spring Street
Zip
90806
Other Location Info
Willow Springs Park - 2745 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project would consist of the of the maintenance and minor alteration of existing landscaping and topographical features within an existing park involving negligible or no expansion of the existing park use. The site enhancements and new landscaping, including the replacement of existing conventional landscaping with water efficient and native landscaping, would be completed by hand.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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