Brannan Island State Recreation Area GVCC Nature Based Funding Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025020525
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Brannan Island State Recreation Area GVCC Nature Based Funding Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/14/2025
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to identify, map, and treat invasive species, reduce wildfire fuel loads, and improve habitat for protected species at Brannan Island State Recreation Area. Under direction of State Parks staff, the Greater Valley Conservation Corps (GVCC) team and intern will:
Identify, map and monitor invasive and protected species via GIS;
Plan for, and use hand tools and qualified applicators under an active license to, execute manual thinning andchemical treatment of invasive species throughout the park, including along 2.3 miles of shoreline;
Propagate native species within the onsite nursery to assist in future planting efforts;
Create a minimum of 30ft of defensible space around structures and a maximum of 100ft;
Limb vegetation in high traffic areas up to 12ft for increased vehicle clearance;
Reduce wildfire fuel load and create fuel breaks among the existing ornamental eucalyptus wind break (approx.9,000 trees);
Reduce erosion along shoreline;
Improve access to ADA trails; and
Dispose of material via pile and air curtain burner or at an offsite facility.
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
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303 & 15304
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 minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees, and is included as "Resource management projects" 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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