Owl Creek Acquisition Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026020033
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Owl Creek Acquisition Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/2/2026
Document Description
GRANTING OF FUNDING FOR FEE PURCHASE OF 308 ACRE PROPERTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE FEE PURCHASE AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT IS PERMANENT PROTECTION OF THE PROPERTY TO ENSURE THAT IT REMAIN A WORKING FOREST WITH NO CONVERSION TO NON-FOREST USE AND NO SUBDIVISION OCCUR AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE. CONSERVES FOREST, SOIL, AND WATER RESOURCES, WILDLIFE HABITAT, OPEN SPACE, AND SCENIC VIEWSHED QUALITIES OF THE PROPERTY. THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE OWL CREEK ACQUISITION PROJECT IS BEING PURCHASED BY PLACER LAND TRUST WITH GRANT FUNDING PROVIDED BY CAL FIRE TO REPATRIATE ANCESTRIAL LANDS, CONSERVE WORKING FOREST LANDS, SOIL AND WATER RESOURCES, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT IN CALIFORNIA. THIS LAND WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE COLFAX-TODD VALLEY CONSOLIDATED TRIBE.
Contact Information
Name
Peter Leuzinger
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Job Title
Deputy Chief of Forestry Assistance
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CCR Title 14, § 757(c) , § 15317, § 15325
Reasons for Exemption
Class 17 (Open Space Contracts or Easements) and Class 25 (Transfer of Ownership and Interest in Land to Preserve Existing Natural Conditions and Historical Resources). Field review by CAL FIRE staff confirmed that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of a Notice of Exemption for this project. The Department has concluded that no significant environmental impact would occur. Documentation of the environmental review completed by the Department is kept on file at CAL FIRE's Headquarters at: 715 P St, Sacramento, CA 95814
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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