Ventura River Watershed Riparian Resilience Program
Summary
SCH Number
2025050589
Public Agency
Ventura County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Ventura River Watershed Riparian Resilience Program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/14/2025
Document Description
This project involves the phased restoration of riparian corridors of the Ventura River and its tributaries through the removal of giant reed (Arundo donax) and other invasive plants and subsequent revegetation with native species. The purpose of this restoration project is to assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife and the habitat upon which they depend. This restoration project will benefit native riparian habitat and multiple listed and native species, including southern California steelhead.
Contact Information
Name
Jamie Whiteford
Agency Name
Ventura County Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Ventura River Watershed
Other Information
Mainstem and tributaries of the Ventura River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.56, Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it: is exclusively to restore and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife habitat; may provide incidental public benefits; will result in long-term net benefits to climate resilience, biodiversity, and sensitive species recovery and includes ongoing measures to protect the environment; includes activities solely related to habitat restoration.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Exemption
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