Southern California Mountains Foundation, SBNF Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2025020620
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Southern California Mountains Foundation, SBNF Restoration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/19/2025
Document Description
Project activities include restoring sensitive habitats impacted by illegal OHV use, installing barriers to prevent future illegal trail establishment, monitoring areas for trespass, increasing/maintaining signage, restoring vegetation, and educating the public on legal trail use. The project also funds operations at three U.S. Forest Service native plant nurseries producing plants and seeds for use in this project, including plant propagation. The project will maintain closure of unauthorized OHV use areas and will not expand use of existing recreation facilities.
Contact Information
Name
Scott Soares
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Scott Soares
Agency Name
Southern California Mountains Foundation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside, San Bernardino
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Various areas throughout San Bernardino National Forest
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt because it falls within the CE class listed above. Project activities described above do not have the potential for causing a significant adverse effect on the environment. A CEQA Exemption Review Form for the project is on file at
the OHMVR Division office listed above. No exceptions to the exemption apply to this project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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