Willow Wonders: Cultivating Community Stewardship at Gardena Wetlands
Summary
SCH Number
2026020936
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Willow Wonders: Cultivating Community Stewardship at Gardena Wetlands
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/25/2026
Document Description
The South Bay Parkland Conservancy's Willow Wonders: Cultivating Community Stewardship at Gardena Wetlands project will: (1) restore a portion of vernal wetlands and adjacent upland habitat through community-based volunteer work by removing non-native invasive species and planting native species; (2) provide wetland-focused educational and hands-on experiences for community members; and (3) create an intern training program for planning and implementing community-based wetland restoration projects.
Contact Information
Name
Kellan Warner
Agency Name
California State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Gardena
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Zip
90247
Total Acres
1
Other Location Info
1200 W 170th St, Gardena, CA 90247 (Entrance to wetlands)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 CCR Section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
This project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Title 14 CCR Section 15333, which exempts habitat restoration projects that do not exceed five acres to maintain, restore, enhance, or protect the habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife provided that there will be no significant adverse impact on endangered, rare or threatened species or their habitat pursuant to section 15065; there are no hazardous materials at or around the project site that may be disturbed or removed; and the project will not result in impacts that are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. This project is categorically exempt under Section 15333 because it is a 1-acre habitat restoration project that will not result in the impacts mentioned above.