Shade Trees For Southern California's Deserts
Summary
SCH Number
2025090467
Public Agency
Imperial Irrigation District
Document Title
Shade Trees For Southern California's Deserts
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/10/2025
Document Description
The project will plant 6,000 trees in disadvantaged communities and underrepresented demographic groups, specifically targeting areas with identified environmental, social, and planted in residential areas and 50% in public spaces.
Contact Information
Name
Geoffrey Holbrook
Agency Name
Imperial Irrigation District
Job Title
General Counsel
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Countywide
Other Information
Multiple Locations within Riverside County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
IID has determined this project qualified for a categorical exemption under 14CCR Section 15304 ( Class- 4 Minor Alterations to Land). Planting 6,000 15-gallon trees constitutes "new gardening or landscaping". It provides an environmental and socio-economic benefit without removing healthy trees or triggering any exceptions.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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