Wellman Creek Mine Remediation
Summary
SCH Number
2026041209
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, North Central Region 2
(CDFW)
Document Title
Wellman Creek Mine Remediation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/24/2026
Document Description
This project will close two abandoned mine shafts on the Spenceville Wildlife Area by backfilling contaminated mine tailings in coordination with the Department of Conservation Abandoned Mine Unit.
Contact Information
Name
John Watkins
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildli
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated area between Smartsville and Beale AFB
Counties
Yuba
Regions
Northern California
Total Acres
0.93
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4 Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Work will involve minor public alterations to remove an environmental hazard and restore habitat. Grading will be on land with a slope less than 10 percent and involves filling earth into a previously excavated mine. This will also involve minor alteration to an officially designated wildlife management area.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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