Waggoner Elementary Native Tree Landscaping
Summary
SCH Number
2025090605
Public Agency
Yolo County Resource Conservation District
Document Title
Waggoner Elementary Native Tree Landscaping
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/12/2025
Document Description
The project involves installation of native plant landscaping in an expanded student loading and unloading zone and new parking lot areas. The RCD is assisting in native plant selection for the new landscaping areas, with input and installation assistance
from the community, but is not involved in the construction portion of this project.
The Yolo County RCD conducted a biological review, which determined that the site is located within the range for the western bumblebee (Bombus occidentalis). Numerous other species are documented within close proximity to the site, but will not be negatively impacted by the project as it will involve minimal ground disturbance. Native trees and plants will be installed by hand using shovels to dig the
holes for planting. Implementation of this hedgerow is expected to occur during the fall or winter season and will not impact special status plants or wildlife. The goal of the project is to create landscaping that also serves as beneficial h9bitat for native species of wildlife and pollinators by providing floral resources, forage, and shelter in an urban area surrounded by agricultural land.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Nichols
Agency Name
Yolo County Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Winters
Counties
Yolo
Regions
Citywide
Parcel #
003130001
Other Location Info
500 Edwards St, Winters, CA 95694;
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33, Small Habitat Restoration Projects CEQA Guidelines Title 14 § 15333
Reasons for Exemption
This habitat enhancement project has been explicitly designed to benefit native pollinators and wildlife. Native tree implementation will be conducted using hand tools with minor disturbance to soil. This restoration project meets the requirements of Class 33 Categorical Exemption (small habitat restoration projects) Section 15333 as the project is under 5 acres. Project implementation will not result in significant adverse impact on endangered, rare, or threatened species. The project will principally be carried out with hand tools and not mechanized equipment, and will result in revegetation that will improve habitat for native wildlife and pollinators. It has been concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts would occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural
resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation and traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildlife.
County Clerk
Yolo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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