San Diego Cactus Scrub Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2026030080
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
San Diego Cactus Scrub Restoration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/3/2026
Document Description
This project will remove invasive grasses and restore 56 new cactus patches across 139 acres. These plantings will reduce the distance between the existing patches created by earlier restoration efforts, thereby improving habitat connectivity and supporting up to 10 additional Coastal Cactus Wren breeding territories. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2025113.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Four miles southeast of Lemon Grove, Lemon Grove
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Located on the Sweetwater Reservoir sublocation of the San Miguel Mountain
Management Area, located on the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge, 32.690833, -116.976667
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304, Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land
Reasons for Exemption
Project would involve minimal disturbance to public lands, and will not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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