Western Rivers/Park Ranch Purchase Agreement
Summary
SCH Number
2025111064
Public Agency
Alpine County
Document Title
Western Rivers/Park Ranch Purchase Agreement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/25/2025
Document Description
Project includes the acquisition of 1,693 +/- acres from the Park Ranch and Western Rivers Conservancy with the understanding that the property would ultimately be transferred to Alpine County for long-term stewardship.
Contact Information
Name
Samuel Booth
Agency Name
Alpine County
Job Title
Community Development Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Alpine
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
State Route 89 and Water Street
Zip
96120
Total Acres
1693
State Highways
California
Airports
Alpine County Airport
Schools
Diamond Valley Elementary School
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The project "consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use" (CEQA 15301. Existing Facilities); and includes "acquisition, sale, or other transfer of areas to preserve existing natural conditions, allow continued agricultural operations, allow the restoration of natural conditions, and to preserve open space or lands for park purposes" (CEQA 15325 Transfer of Ownership in Land to Preserve Existing Natural Conditions and Historical Resources).
County Clerk
Alpine
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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