Estero Americano Ranch Restoration Project

Summary

SCH Number
2005118418
Public Agency
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District (GRRCD)
Document Title
Estero Americano Ranch Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/28/2005
Document Description
The project is on a working cattle ranch and consisting of stabilizing an eroding gully approximately 100' long, 15' wide, and 7' deep. Sediment from the gully is filling in an existing pond and is being transported to the Estero Americano, which is on the federal EPA's §303(d) list for sediment impairment. The project will result in enhanced habitat values and reduced sediment input to the Estero Americano.

Contact Information

Name
Lisa Hulette
Agency Name
Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Counties
Sonoma
Other Location Info
Bodega

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Bank stabilization with native vegetation with the primary purpose to improve habitat and reduce sedimentation qualifies as a small project to enhance habitat for fish and wildlife that will have no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened wildlife or their habitat pursuant to section 15065.

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