2025 Weed Management Area West Slope of El Dorado County
Summary
SCH Number
2025101150
Public Agency
El Dorado County
Document Title
2025 Weed Management Area West Slope of El Dorado County
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2025
Document Description
Establish, develop, and maintain Weed Management Area's (WMA) and implement the WMA's integrated weed management plan. California Food and Agricultural Code, Section 7271 (c)(1). - Protect the biodiversity of native ecosystems through abatement of noxious weeds and other invasive weeds in El Dorado County. The work will consist of controlling or mapping of noxious and invasive weeds, as defined in Food and Agriculture Code Section 7270-7276. All mapping will be completed utilizing Global Positioning System (GPS) data collection and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for data management and map production. Historic sites will be visited, with a special emphasis placed on “high priority” sites. Priority will be based on noxious weed rating and eradication potential. Early detection and rapid response protocols will be utilized to prioritize our survey areas and our eradication protocols. Data will be managed by El Dorado County Department of Agriculture
Contact Information
Name
Tom Williams
Agency Name
EL DORADO COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
Job Title
Ag Biologist Standards Inspector Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Myrna Tow
Agency Name
EL DORADO COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT
Job Title
Administrative Technician
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Diamond Springs, Placerville, South Lake Tahoe
Counties
El Dorado
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
All Roads in County
Zip
95667
Total Acres
10 Plus
State Highways
US SR 50, SR 49 SR 89 and SR 153
Schools
All
Waterways
El Dorado Couty Lakes and Revisors
Other Location Info
Entire area of West Slope
Other Information
As the lead agency for this project, the Alpine (El Dorado) County Agriculture Department will meet CEQA compliance by filing a notice of exemption under sections 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 Environmental Review18.36.100
Reasons for Exemption
Actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure the protection of the environment (eradication of invasive species)-The project consists of data collection, mechanical management of noxious weeds, and public education, all of which do not result in a serious of major disturbance to an environmental resource. The project is intended to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement and protection of the environment.
County Clerk
El Dorado
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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