Eplin Tract Restoration Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026020553
Public Agency
West Stanislaus Resource Conservation District
(WSRCD)
Document Title
Eplin Tract Restoration Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/13/2026
Document Description
River Partners, as Project Proponent, proposes to conserve, restore, protect, or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife, and the habitat upon which they depend.
Contact Information
Name
Mary Johnson
Agency Name
West Stanislaus Resource Conservation District
Job Title
District Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Newman, Unincorporated area
Counties
Stanislaus
Regions
Citywide, Countywide, Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
River Road
Zip
95360
Total Acres
97
Parcel #
049-025-002-000
State Highways
CA
Township
Newman
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code section 21080.56, subdivisions (a) to (d), inclusive
Reasons for Exemption
Per CDFW's Concurrence document (see attached): [T]he CDFW Director concurs with the Lead Agency that the Project meets all of the following conditions: (A) the Project is exclusively to conserve, restore, protect, or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife, and the habitat upon which they depend; or is exclusively to restore or provide habitat for California native fish and wildlife; (B) the Project may have public benefits incidental to the Project’s fundamental purpose; (C) the Project will result in long-term net benefits to climate resiliency, biodiversity, and sensitive species recovery; and includes procedures and ongoing management for the protection of the environment; and (D) Project construction activities are solely related to habitat restoration.
County Clerk
Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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