Plumas Sierra Noxious Weed Management Project
Summary
SCH Number
2019100425
Public Agency
Plumas County
Document Title
Plumas Sierra Noxious Weed Management Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/22/2019
Document Description
The purpose of the Plumas Sierra Noxious Weed Management Project is treat and control B and C Rated weeds in both Plumas and Sierra Counties, and move towards eradication of A Rated weeds as mandated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The control of invasive weeds is vital to the present and future ecological health of the Feather River Watershed, and protects our agricultural resources and ag production such as hay and cattle.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Wiley
Agency Name
Plumas Sierra Counties Department of Agriculture
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Plumas Sierra Counties Department of Agriculture
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Blairsden, Loyalton, Portola, Quincy
Counties
Plumas, Sierra
Regions
Countywide
Total Acres
2500
Jobs
2
State Highways
70, 89, 49, 36, & 147
Railways
Union Pacific Railroad
Airports
Quincy, Beckwourth, and Chester
Waterways
North and Middle forks of the Feather River
Other Location Info
Various locations throughout Plumas and Sierra Counties.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Regulatory Action, Article 19, Class 7, Section 15307
Reasons for Exemption
Class 7 consists of regulatory agencies, as authorized by state law or local ordinance, to assure maintenance, restoration, or enhancement of a natural resource where the regulatory process involves procedures for protection of the environment. This project will be carried out by a regulatory agency and is mandated by State law and local ordinances.