Wild Farmlands Foundation Watershed Habitat Repair and Stewardship
Summary
SCH Number
2026050117
Public Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region 3
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Wild Farmlands Foundation Watershed Habitat Repair and Stewardship
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/5/2026
Document Description
Wild Farmlands Foundation. in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), proposes to conserve, restore, protect or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California native fish and wildlife, and the habitat upon which they depend. The Project will improve and restore freshwater wetland and riparian habitat, increase groundwater recharge, and stabilize sediment while maintaining the property's current grazing operation activities. The Project is designed to benefit California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii), southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys pallida), and migratory birds as well as other native wildlife. The project includes sediment removal from two ponds, native re-vegetation, and grazing management.
Contact Information
Name
April Woods
Agency Name
Central Coast Water Board
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Buellton
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Countywide
Zip
93117
State Highways
Highway 101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR Section 15307
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the Class 7 exemption per the CEQA guidelines because the work performed, in partnership with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will assure the restoration, and enhancement of a natural resource.
The proposed project will benefit California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii), southwestern pond turtle (Actinemys pallida), and migratory birds as well as other
native wildlife. In addition, the work will be limited to restoration activities and will not involve new construction of structures. Therefore, the project can be
considered exempt from the need for full CEQA review.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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