Santa Cruz Island Argentine Ant Eradication
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2015031077
Lead Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Santa Cruz Island Argentine Ant Eradication
Document Type
NEG - Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
Santa Cruz Island is unzoned and not included in a general plan
Document Description
The Nature Conservancy proposes to treat specific areas of Santa Cruz Island which have identified Argentine Ant infestations. Pilot test programs conducted with a selected pesticide have proven effective in eradicating Argentine Ant populations; the methods proven in the pilot testing will be applied to all identified infestation areas. Pesticide would primarily be applied via helicopter, at a frequency of every one to four weeks between May and October, in 2015 and 2016. Valley Anchorage, the largest infestation site and measuring between 800 and 1200 acres, is the primarily focus of the proposal. Monitoring and possible re-treatment of approximately 200 acres included in the pilot testing program are also included in the proposal. Best management practices and avoidance will be used to prevent impacts to native and endemic species and habitat.
Contact Information
Name
Peter Perrine
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Conservation Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Barbara
Total Acres
1400
Other Location Info
Santa Cruz Island
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, South Coast Region 5 (CDFW), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Transportation, District 5 (DOT), California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region 3 (RWQCB), Department of Toxic Substances Control, Department of Water Resources, Office of Historic Preservation, Resources Agency
Development Types
Other (Argentine Ant Eradication for Habitat Restoration)
Local Actions
Restoration
Project Issues
Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Drainage/Absorption, Geology/Soils, Hazards & Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water Quality, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation, Vegetation, Wetland/Riparian
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