Bethany Reservoir SRA Habitat Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2025020499
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Bethany Reservoir SRA Habitat Restoration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/14/2025
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to install approximately 2,000 linear feet of new peeler core fencing over approximately 5 acres of Bethany Reservoir SRA to reduce illegal off road driving and protect new native plantings and pollinator garden.
Work will: Use hand tools and hand pulling to remove invasive vegetation, including eucalyptus trees, along the fishing pier access road, to prepare the areas where the new fencing and native plants will be installed;
Use a skid-steer to reestablish grade of hillside and secure with straw wattles and hydroseed if necessary to prevent erosion;
Use a gas-powered auger to excavate a 10-in. wide by 3-ft deep post hole every 8-feet for a 2,000-ft alignment, including pedestrian access breaks;
Install one (1) peeler core post into each hole and backfill with excavated soils to secure;
Use heavy equipment to establish an approx. 500-ft long, decomposed granite, ADA walking path encircling new native pollinator plants; and
Spread all resultant excess excavated material on site.
Contact Information
Name
Gina Benigno
Agency Name
California State Parks, Diablo Range District
Job Title
District Environmental Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and is included as "Construction or installation of park facilities, such as fencing and gates" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR§ 15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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