Baduwa't Estuary Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2025020470
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Baduwa't Estuary Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/13/2025
Document Description
Blue Lake Rancheria to acquire two parcels comprising 33.8 acres at the Baduwa’t Estuary, west of McKinleyville, Humboldt County, for the purposes of the protection and enhancement of habitat, natural and cultural resources, the preservation of open space, and to enable California Native American tribal cultural access and ceremonial uses, public access, and fish, wildlife, and climate change monitoring.
Contact Information
Name
Morgan Wright
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Arcata, McKinleyville
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Mad River Road
Zip
95519
Total Acres
33.8
Parcel #
508-011-002, 508-011-003
State Highways
Highway 101
Waterways
Mad River, Pacific Ocean
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 Sections 15313, 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The acquisition is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15313 because this project is an acquisition of land to preserve fish and wildlife habitat; and Section 15325 because the project involves the transfer of ownership interests in land to preserve open space for park purposes or enhance natural conditions, including plant or animal habitats. The proposed project will preserve the existing natural conditions and habitats of the property.
County Clerk
Humboldt