Sierra Valley Wetlands Public Access Project - SNC1422-RT
5 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021030081
Lead Agency
Plumas County
Document Title
Sierra Valley Wetlands Public Access Project - SNC1422-RT
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
12/15/2022
Document Description
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) would provide funding to the Feather River Land Trust for the Sierra Valley Wetlands Public Access Project (project). The project involves development and enhancements of recreational infrastructure through the construction of approximately 2 miles of limited walking trails, boardwalks with overlook areas and wildlife viewing blinds on the east and west sides of the valley, and interpretive signage. Additional activities included within the Sierra Valley Preserve Special Use Permit, but are not funded by SNC and are outside of SNC’s authority and discretion, include improved parking and infrastructure, renovations to existing buildings and construction of new facilities. At the east and west entrances, proposed facilities include permanent restrooms. At the proposed preserve headquarters entrance, improvements include the removal of a dilapidated barn and large metal storage building to erect a new multi-purpose building (the “Barn) which will include exhibits highlighting the history, culture, geology, flora and fauna of Sierra Valley, a building providing space for meetings and events (the “Shed”), and a shop/maintenance building (the “Shop”). A fire-damaged residence will be replaced and will provide a caretaker residence on-site as well as housing for seasonal staff and visiting researchers.
Contact Information
Name
Mary Akens
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Job Title
Legal Counsel
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
2 miles south of the town of Beckwourth...
Counties
Plumas
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The project is located within the Sierra Valley Preserve, in unincorporated Plumas County, California. It is located on land owned by the Feather River Land Trust, situated at the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork Feather River, approximately 2 miles south of the town of Beckwourth and 5 miles east of the city of Portola.
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Plumas
Final Environmental Document Available at
Sierra Nevada Conservancy, 11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205
Auburn, CA 95603
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
No
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
No
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No