Community Activation and Shoreline Restoration Through Storytelling
Summary
SCH Number
2025121143
Public Agency
San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority
Document Title
Community Activation and Shoreline Restoration Through Storytelling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/26/2025
Document Description
Notice of Exemption for SFBRA approval of grant funding. The project consists of implementing the Community Activation and Shoreline Restoration Through Storytelling project. The project involves empowering and educating 32 youth on shoreline and climate justice issues; conducting restoration and enhancement work; and hosting a series of community engagement events that will engage the public on shoreline restoration activities, storytelling, and role-playing games.
Contact Information
Name
Vanessa Aczon
Agency Name
San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Hayward, Oakland, Palo Alto
Counties
Alameda, Santa Clara
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Other Information
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Eden Landing Ecological Reserve, Palo Alto Baylands Preserve
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt as it involves minor alterations to the land such as small-scale removal of invasive species and trash, collecting and cleaning native plants, and planting of native plants without the removal of healthy, mature, or scenic trees.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15323
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt as it involves utilizing facilities under regular operations for public gatherings. The project will utilize amphitheaters, museums, science institutions, and schools for curriculum development, training, and public events, which are uses consistent with these facility types.
County Clerks
Alameda, Santa Clara