Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement
Summary
SCH Number
2025051091
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/23/2025
Document Description
The Project includes the stabilization, enhancement, restoration, and maintenance of approximately 564 acres of wetland habitat, which will protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat along the northeast shore of the Salton Sea. The Project includes expanding wetland habitat on exposed lakebed and upland habitats by spreading stormwater and excess flow onto the playa through a series of flow dispersal and low impact engineered structures. Additionally, the project will create and reinforce natural berms within the existing wetland habitat to increase water retention time and maximize the footprint and habitat value of the wetland. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2022138.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Community of Bombay Beach
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
002-640-003-000, 002-650-001-000
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080.56
Reasons for Exemption
The Project meets all criteria of Public Resources Code section 21080.56 including the following conditions: (1) the Project is exclusively to conserve, restore, protect, or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife, and the habitat upon which they depend; or is exclusively to restore or provide habitat for California native fish and wildlife; (2) the Project may have public benefits incidental to the Project's fundamental purpose; (3) the Project will result in long-term net benefits to climate resiliency, biodiversity, and sensitive species recovery, and includes procedures and ongoing management for the protection of the environment; and (4) Project construction activities are solely related to habitat restoration.
County Clerk
Imperial
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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