McMillan Ranch Conservation Easements
Summary
SCH Number
2026020633
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
McMillan Ranch Conservation Easements
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/18/2026
Document Description
A project to permanently protect 1,645 acres of intact grassland, oak woodland, and riparian habitat through the acquisition of two contiguous conservation easements in eastern San Luis Obispo County south of the Highway 46 Corridor Improvement Project. The project will retire most residential development rights, prohibit intensive uses, and preserve the high-quality wildlife habitat and grazing land into perpetuity.
Contact Information
Name
Ron Benny
Agency Name
CNRA
Job Title
Grant Administrator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kyle Walsh
Agency Name
Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Job Title
Conservation Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Shandon
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
017-281-026, 017-281-027, 017-271-002, 017-271-014, 017-271-016, 017-281-007
Other Location Info
APNs 017-281-026, 017-281-027, 017-271-002, 017-271-014, 017-271-016, and 017-281-007
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 17, Sec. 15317
Reasons for Exemption
Project involves the acquisition and acceptance of a conservation easement to protect land in order to maintain the open space and rural character of the community. The project is exempt based on Section 15317 for the acceptance of easements or fee interests in order to maintain the open space character of the area.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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