Honey Lake Wildlife Area Sanctuary Enhancement Phase I
Summary
SCH Number
2026030092
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Honey Lake Wildlife Area Sanctuary Enhancement Phase I
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/3/2026
Document Description
The Project will overhaul the HLWA waterfowl sanctuary to provide high quality seasonal and semipermanent wetland habitat for migratory waterfowl. The “Fleming Dam,” “Mickey Mouse Dam” and “Overflow Dam” are the three primary diversion structures off the Susan River. Efficient operation of these dams is critical to provide water to the entire Project area. All three structures are dilapidated and restrict the ability to deliver water to managed wetland units and could cause winter flooding if they fail. The Project will reconstruct all three of these dams, replacing them with modern structures that allow for improved water and vegetation management capabilities within the sanctuary. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2024024.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
3 miles west of Wendel
Counties
Lassen
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Honey Lake Wildlife Area, Latitude: 40.357178°, Longitude: -120.307485°
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304, Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction
Reasons for Exemption
Project involves replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced.
County Clerk
Lassen
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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