RivCoParks Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Summary
SCH Number
2025110715
Public Agency
Riverside County
Document Title
RivCoParks Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/18/2025
Document Description
The proposed Project consists of two major fuels reductions components: (1) weed abatement for fuels reduction, and (2) tree canopy fuels reduction. Work will be performed on approximately 938.73 acres across six RivCoParks sites across Riverside County. RivCoParks staff will complete approximately 878.4 acres of weed abatement fuels reduction at Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, Multi-Species Reserve, Norton Younglove Reserve, and Box Springs Mountain Reserve, and 60.33 acres of tree canopy fuels reduction will be performed at Idyllwild and Valley High Oak Reserve.See attached Notice of Exemption Memorandum for tree canopy work and Negative Declaration for weed abatement work.
Contact Information
Name
Gaby Adame
Agency Name
RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT
Job Title
BUREAU CHIEF
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Multiple Areas throughout Riverside County
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, Multi-Species Reserve, Norton Younglove Reserve, and Box Springs Mountain Reserve, and 60.33 acres of tree canopy fuels reduction will be performed at Idyllwild and Valley High Oak Reserve.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
The two tree canopy fuel reduction project sites, Valley Hi and Idyllwild, are not located in a sensitive environment, would not contribute to cumulative impacts, and present no unusual circumstances that could result in significant environmental effects. They do not affect scenic resources along designated scenic highways, are not situated on a hazardous waste site, and will not cause substantial adverse changes to any historical resources. See attached memo for additional information. Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, Multi-Species Reserve, Norton Younglove Reserve, and Box Springs Mountain Reserve are weed abatement project sites that were previously studied under county wide negative declaration Environmental Assessment Number CEQ180124. Section 15061(b)(3) can also apply to this project as it will not have a negative effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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