Healing a Wounded Watershed with the Colma Creek Collective
Summary
SCH Number
2025060449
Public Agency
San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority
Document Title
Healing a Wounded Watershed with the Colma Creek Collective
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/10/2025
Document Description
Notice of exemption for Coastal Conservancy approval of grant funding. The project consists of community-led restoration on approximately one quarter to one third acre at the mouth of Colma Creek. Restoration activities include removal of invasive ice plant, planting native marsh and upland transition zone species, and removal of trash along the San Francisco Bay Trail. Additionally the project will host restoration education workshops, watershed field trips, and community-based shoreline restoration events.
Contact Information
Name
Chere Erickson
Agency Name
San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Ariel Cherbowsky Cordiki
Agency Name
San Bruno Mountain Watch
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
South San Francisco
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Parcel #
096-070-040
Waterways
Colma Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Small Habitat Restoration 15333
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of restoration through invasive species and trash removal, native species plantings, and hands-on training and events. Thus, the project involves maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat on 5 acres or less; and public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation with no removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. Consistent with the above, there will be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat; there are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed; and the project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past, current, or probable future projects.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Minor Alterations to Land 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of restoration through invasive species and trash removal, native species plantings, and hands-on training and events. Thus, the project involves maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat on 5 acres or less; and public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation with no removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. Consistent with the above, there will be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat; there are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed; and the project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past, current, or probable future projects.
County Clerk
San Mateo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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