Prop 68 South Fork Merced River Trail Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2020070105
Public Agency
Mariposa County Resource Conservation District
(MCRCD)
Document Title
Prop 68 South Fork Merced River Trail Restoration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/6/2020
Document Description
The project involves the restoration and ordinary maintenance of segments of an existing hiking trail to its original condition; no new trails or widening beyond the original conditions will occur. This will be accomplished with hand tools, and where necessary, chain saws to cut tress that have fallen on top of the trail; all work will be performed by people; no motorized equipment, except chainsaws, will be utilized to remove plant growth on and over the trail. In some places, fire-induced erosion has resulted in sections of the trail being covered or washed away. The trail will be contoured so that water flows naturally down the slopes in a manner that minimizes soil erosion. Hiker-oriented trail signs will be installed beside the trail to direct trail users to the footpath .
Contact Information
Name
Melinda Barrett
Agency Name
Mariposa Resource Conservation District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Sierra National Forest
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Jerseydale
Counties
Mariposa
Cross Streets
South Fork Merced River Trail
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
Trail Maintenance of South Fork Merced River Trail falls under Article 19 15301 Existing Facilities Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. Existing highways and streets, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar.