Acquisition of Rush Creek (Independence Trail) Property
Summary
SCH Number
2026040486
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Acquisition of Rush Creek (Independence Trail) Property
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/10/2026
Document Description
Acquire 205 acres of land to be added to South Yuba River State Park to support the expansion of the park unit and to preserve the lands. The acquisition consists of seven (7) parcels with the following Nevada County Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs): 032-500-054; 032-500-068; 032-500-072; 032-500-070; 004-450-013; 004-450-021; 032-500-071. The parcels are located approximately 10 miles west of the city of Nevada City. The acquisition will result in no change in use.
Contact Information
Name
Lindsay Cline
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Nevada City
Counties
Nevada
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
SR 49
Total Acres
205
Parcel #
032-500-054; 032-500-068; 032-500-072; 032-500-070; 004-450-013; 004-450-021; 032-500-071
State Highways
SR 49
Waterways
South Yuba River, Rush Creek
Other Location Info
South Yuba River State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 16 Section: 15316
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the acquisition, sale, or other transfer of land in order to establish a park.
County Clerk
Nevada
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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