Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Habitat Enhancement Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025081191
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Habitat Enhancement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2026
Document Description
Project to restore five acres of dune habitat at Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park. Includes planting 500 California-native and rare dune species and removing invasive species, such as narrowleaf iceplant. Additionally, a sand fence up to 300 feet in length will be installed within the 5-acre restoration area, to protect newly planted native dune vegetation from wind erosion and sand burial.
Contact Information
Name
Ron Benny
Agency Name
CNRA
Job Title
Grant Administrator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kalani Durham
Agency Name
County of Santa Barbara Public Works
Job Title
Engineering Environmental Planner/Coordinator
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Guadalupe
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Rancho Guadalupe Dunes County Park, 6999 W Main St, Guadalupe, CA 93434, Fifth Supervisorial District
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15333
Reasons for Exemption
15333 Small Habitat Restoration Projects: Project does not exceed five acres in size to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife. The project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. There are no unusual circumstances that would suggest the potential for a significant environmental impact.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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