South Tahoe High School Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025070133
Public Agency
City of South Lake Tahoe
Document Title
South Tahoe High School Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/2/2025
Document Description
The South Lake Tahoe High School Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project encompasses approximately 80.1 acres and is designed to reduce wildfire risk, enhance community safety, and improve ecological integrity. The project will implement minor alterations to vegetation through targeted hand thinning, chipping, and mechanical fuel removal. Treatments focus primarily on removing smaller-diameter trees, ladder fuels, and brush, without significant soil disturbance or extensive removal of mature, healthy, scenic trees. This effort directly benefits students, staff, and residents by improving defensible space around school facilities, reducing wildfire hazards, and enhancing overall forest health.
Contact Information
Name
JAY MANNING
Agency Name
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Job Title
Division Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Lake Tahoe Blvd / Vikings way
Zip
96150
Total Acres
80.1
Jobs
8
Parcel #
032040004
Schools
South Tahoe High School
Other Location Info
1735 LAKE TAHOE BLVD South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 - Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
This project qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines §15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land) because it involves minor alterations to vegetation and fuels management practices that will not result in significant adverse impacts to the environment. Specifically, activities include targeted hand thinning, chipping, and mechanical removal of understory vegetation and smaller-diameter trees to reduce wildfire risk and enhance forest health. The project explicitly avoids significant grading, earth-moving activities, and extensive removal of mature, healthy, or scenic trees. Furthermore, no sensitive species, habitats, or cultural resources will be adversely impacted. Therefore, the project meets all criteria for exemption under CEQA Guidelines §15304.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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