Olympia Watershed Invasive Plant Management
Summary
SCH Number
2025071193
Public Agency
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Document Title
Olympia Watershed Invasive Plant Management
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/29/2025
Document Description
Activities to remove invasive French Broom (Genista monspessulana), Portuguese Broom (Cytisus striatus), and Silver Wattle (Acacia dealbata) resprouts will improve native habitat and reduce the risk of fire on the San Lorenzo Valley Water District's (SLVWD) Olympia Watershed property. The activities involve targeted removal of these invasive plants using hand labor. Removal will follow the guidelines in SLVWD's Invasive Brooms and Acacia Management Plan, Integrated Pest Management Policy, and USFWS endangered species recovery permit. Overall, the activities will have a positive impact on native habitat for rare, threatened, and endangered species.
Contact Information
Name
Chris Klier
Agency Name
San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Environmental Department
Job Title
Environmental Programs and Special Projects Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
About 0.3 miles south of Olympia Station Rd and 0.2 miles east of E Zayante Rd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304, Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Activities to remove invasive species in areas previously treated will maintain native habitat and reduce fire danger. The activities will be managed to avoid effects on sensitive resources. These activities qualify for the Class 4 (Minor alterations of Land) categorical exemption as it involves minor alterations in the condition of land and vegetation without the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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