Fort Irwin Road - Desert Tortoise Protection Measures
Summary
SCH Number
2025030524
Public Agency
San Bernardino County
Document Title
Fort Irwin Road - Desert Tortoise Protection Measures
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/13/2025
Document Description
Desert Tortoise Exclusion Fencing has been installed on both sides of Fort Irwin Road since 2004 to protect desert tortoise from the hazards of the road. A section of exclusion fencing has suffered repeated damage from Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs). To eliminate repeated damage to this section of fencing, a Desert Guard will be installed in place of the fencing. This will allow OHVs to pass over the guard to access BLM off-road routes, while simultaneously preventing tortoises from entering the road. The installation work will involve digging a small trench using a backhoe and placing the guard in position.
Contact Information
Name
Arlene B. Chun
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Engineering Manager- Environmental Management Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Lacy Blackwell
Agency Name
San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Job Title
Public Service Employee
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Barstow
Counties
San Bernardino
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Adjacent to the Calico Mountains Subregion Vehicle Trailhead, within the County Road Right-of- Way in Barstow, San Bernardino County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 2, 15302(b), Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15302(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines allows for replacement or replacement of structures that are same size, purpose, and capacity.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Class 3, 15303(e) New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15303(e) allows for conversions of appurtenant structures, including fencing.
County Clerk
San Bernardino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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