Cactus Habitat Enhancement to Benefit Coastal Cactus Wren Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025020017
Public Agency
San Diego County
Document Title
Cactus Habitat Enhancement to Benefit Coastal Cactus Wren Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/3/2025
Document Description
Adoption of resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funding from the Local Assistance Grant Program funds for the Cactus Habitat Enhancement to Benefit Coastal Cactus Wren Project.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Price
Agency Name
County of San Diego
Job Title
Land Use/Environmental Planner III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Jordyn Ochoa
Agency Name
County of San Diego
Job Title
Land Use/Environmental Planner II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Lakeside
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Unincorporated
Parcel #
3970606600, 3970611100
Other Location Info
Lakeside Linkage Preserve (Preserve), located north of the City of El Cajon and west of Lake Jennings Reservoir, in southwestern San Diego County, California (specifically Assessor Parcel Numbers 3970606600 and 3970611100)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
G Section(s): 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project qualifies for a CEQA Categorical Exemption under section 15304: Minor Alterations to Land because the project involves minor alterations in the condition of vegetation which does not involve removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees. Removal and thinning of native and invasive non-native plant species in and around restored cactus patches will result in improvement of habitat for wildlife resources,
particularly coastal cactus wren and coastal California gnatcatcher. There will be no significant adverse impacts on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat, there are no hazardous materials at or around the project site and there are no significant cumulative conditions. Additionally, the project will not impact environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted by government agencies; does not contribute to cumulative environmental impact; will not have a significant impact on the environment due to unusual circumstances; does not damage scenic resources within a designated state scenic highway; is not on the list of Hazardous Waste and Substance Sites pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code; and does not cause adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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