Ramsay Park Nature and Family Center Educational Exhibits Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026051214
Public Agency
City of Watsonville
Document Title
Ramsay Park Nature and Family Center Educational Exhibits Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/29/2026
Document Description
Watsonville Wetlands Watch and the City of Watsonville are establishing a new Nature Center within the building formerly called the Ramsay Park Family Center located at 1301 Main Street in the City of Watsonville. The proposed project includes design, fabrication, and installation of educational exhibits related to environmental education, nature, cultural history, local wetlands, and related topics within the new Ramsay Park Nature and Family Center. A wall mural highlighting environmental stewardship and California native peoples will be installed on the exterior wall of the Nature and Family Center. All other exhibits will be constructed within the interior of the existing building structure.
Contact Information
Name
Matt Orbach
Agency Name
City of Watsonville
Job Title
CDD Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Watsonville
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Main Street and Ohlone Parkway
Zip
95076
Parcel #
018-261-23
Other Location Info
1301 Main Street in the City of Watsonville
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301(a) Class 1
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves minor alterations to an existing structure including installation of educational exhibits primarily within and immediately adjacent to the building which involve no expansion of existing or former use. In addition, these minor alterations will not cause a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed project will have a significant effect on the environment.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The project involves minor alterations to an existing structure including installation of educational exhibits primarily within and immediately adjacent to the building which involve no expansion of existing or former use. In addition, these minor alterations will not cause a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed project will have a significant effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Santa Cruz
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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