NRC Soil Cores at Salton Sea SRA
Summary
SCH Number
2026020130
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
NRC Soil Cores at Salton Sea SRA
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/4/2026
Document Description
The NRCS is conducting soil survey mapping along the perimeter of the Salton Sea on exposed playa, and shallow submerged areas that are projected to be exposed in the future. This work will support land managers in restoring wetlands and controlling fugitive dust emissions on the playa. Soil profiles at Salton Sea SRA will be documented at Salton Sea SRA in four locations. Soil material will be excavated using a shovel and 3.25-inch diameter hand turned soil bucket auger, with soil material placed on a tarp. The surface area of hand dug soil descriptions are approximately 18 inches by 18 inches to a depth of 50 to 100 cm or a practical depth. Subsoil material is observed using a hand turned soil bucket auger to a depth of 150 to 200 cm. Small samples may be collected. The site will be accessed by foot and backfilled following sampling.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Lockett
Agency Name
California State Parks, Ocotillo Wells District
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Imperial, Riverside
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
Four locations along playa in the Salton Sea State Recreation Area.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Section 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed action complies with CEQA because it is: (1) categorically exempt under Class 6, Section 15306 of the CEQA Guidelines, Information Collection, as it involves basic data collection that will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource; and (2) there are no unusual circumstances or other applicable exceptions to the exemptions.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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