Solar Power at Willow Creek Fish Monitoring Telemetry Stations
Summary
SCH Number
2024010745
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Solar Power at Willow Creek Fish Monitoring Telemetry Stations
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/25/2024
Document Description
This project will install solar panels to provide electrical power to two existing telemetry fish monitoring stations located along Willow Creek. The monitoring stations record the movement of tagged salmon and steelhead in the creek. The solar power stations would be placed on a graveled road shoulder and gravel parking lot. Each solar panel has the dimensions of six-feet by six-feet and are supported by four 4-inch by 4-inch wooden posts set in concrete.
Contact Information
Name
Jacqueline Dixon
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Hwy 1 and Hwy 116
Zip
95825
Parcel #
099-070-010
State Highways
Hwy 1
Township
07N
Range
11W
Section
20
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1, 3 & 4 Sections: 15301, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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