Invasive/Noxious Weed Control Support for California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA)
Summary
SCH Number
2020040274
Public Agency
Imperial County
Document Title
Invasive/Noxious Weed Control Support for California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/22/2020
Document Description
Survey, mapping, identification, and either removal by hand, hand tools, or coordinated removal with landowners/agencies (such as Caltrans, Imperial Irrigation District, etc.), for the control of noxious, invasive weed species In Imperial County. Noxious, invasive weeds threaten agricultural production and marketability, native plant species, and impair land use.
Contact Information
Name
Carlos Ortiz
Agency Name
County of Imperial Agricultural Commissioner's Office
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Agency Name
County of Imperial, Agricultural Commissioner's Office, Margo Sanchez
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Imperial
Other Location Info
Accessible land of Imperial County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(h);15304;15306;15307;15308
Reasons for Exemption
This project ls exempt under 15301(h) because identifying and removing noxious weeds will help maintain existing native landscapes and growth. Under 15304. the project will consist of only minor alteration of land vegetation and condition vial hand and hand tool removal of removal of noxious weeds. Under 15306, the project Will collect data for GPS location, mapping, and identification of noxious weed species. Under 15307 & 15308 the project ~Ill take action to help protect the native environment from overgrowth of noxious weed species via hand tool removal or land owner notification.