Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship - Ground Operations
Summary
SCH Number
2025020629
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship - Ground Operations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/19/2025
Document Description
Project activities include ongoing road and trail maintenance within existing designated OHV areas of the Tahoe National Forest. These activities include trail tread conservation, erosion control, trail delineation to encourage riders to stay on legal trails; removing downed trees and boulders; maintaining drainage structures
along roads and trails; armoring stream crossings; repairing and installing directional signage; and other facilities maintenance. The project also includes public outreach and resource monitoring. The project will not expand existing facility use or operations.
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
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Downieville
Counties
Sierra
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
OHV System Trails located in the Tahoe 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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