Green Futures: Enhancing Community Well-Being Through Green Schoolyard Initiatives
Summary
SCH Number
2025110505
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Green Futures: Enhancing Community Well-Being Through Green Schoolyard Initiatives
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/13/2025
Document Description
SLA Inc will work with Lynwood Unified School District to implement green schoolyards on eight schools. Planting 164 #15 trees and 835 #5 shrubs, 1,000 square feet of concrete/asphalt removal, natural play areas, outdoor classrooms, stormwater capture systems, permeable pathways, irrigation systems, and a nature-based learning curriculum will be completed.
Contact Information
Name
Walter Passmore
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
State
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Lynwood
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide, Statewide
Other Location Info
1. Mark Twain Elementary: 12315 Thorson Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
2. Roosevelt Elementary: 10835 Mallison Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
3. Will Rogers Elementary School: 1120 Duncan Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
4. Mark Antonio Firebaugh High: 5246 MLK Blvd, Lynwood, CA 90262
5. Lincoln Elementary: 11031 State St, Lynwood, CA 90262
6. Hosler Middle School: 11300 Spruce St, Lynwood, CA 90262
7. Wilson Elementary: 11700 Sch St, Lynwood, CA 90262
8. Washington Elementary: 4225 Sanborn Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Categorical Exemption Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project meets the requirements of Class 4 Categorical Exemption (Minor Alterations to Land) Section 15304. Project implementation will result in alterations to the land that are best described as minor in scope. It has been concluded that no
exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant adverse environmental impacts will occur to aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological
resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use planning, mineral resources, noise, populations and housing, public services, recreation, transportation
and traffic, utilities and service systems, or wildfire risk. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE’s Headquarters in Sacramento.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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