River Road Fuels Reduction Project 1
Summary
SCH Number
2025071227
Public Agency
North Tahoe Fire Protection District
Document Title
River Road Fuels Reduction Project 1
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/30/2025
Document Description
The project will reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health, and enhance the function of Hwy 89 as a critical wildfire evacuation route. Treatments will target excessive ground fuels and high tree mortality, while retaining healthy overstory trees, riparian vegetation, and wildlife snags.
Contact Information
Name
April Shackelford
Agency Name
North Tahoe FPD
Job Title
Forest Fuels Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
David Murray
Agency Name
Tahoe Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Registered Professional Forester
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated area near Tahoe City, CA
Counties
Placer
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Highway 89 and Fir Crags Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR Title 14 15304(i) Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
The project as it involves minor vegetation thinning on non-steep slopes to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health. All work will be conducted by hand crews without grading or heavy equipment. Sensitive areas, including SEZs and riparian vegetation, will be protected with buffers and flagged for avoidance. The project does not involve expansion of use and will not result in significant environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Placer
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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