Watsonville Slough Farms – Mini Ranch Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2025120333
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Watsonville Slough Farms – Mini Ranch Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/9/2025
Document Description
Notice of exemption for Coastal Conservancy approval of grant funding. The project will acquire the 62 acre Watsonville Slough Mini Ranch property located within the Middle Watsonville Slough wetlands complex in Santa Cruz County to protect and restore natural resources and wildlife habitat, including wetlands; protect and enhance water quality; conserve sensitive species and wildlife corridors; and provide compatible agricultural use and California Native American tribal access and public access.
Contact Information
Name
Lexi Morrison
Agency Name
Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Approximately one-quarter mile southwest of City of Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Situated between Highway 1 and San Andreas Road
Total Acres
62
Parcel #
APNs: 052-221-08, -09, -23, and -24
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15325
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15325 exempts acquisitions for purposes of preserving open space, the existing natural conditions of the property, including plant and animal habitats, and for park purposes.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz