Imperial Wildlife Area Wetland Restoration, Phase IV
Summary
SCH Number
2026060390
Public Agency
California Wildlife Conservation Board
(WCB)
Document Title
Imperial Wildlife Area Wetland Restoration, Phase IV
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2026
Document Description
The project will complete wetland restoration at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area by removal of invasive salt cedar and replacement of the water delivery ditches in which it grows. The open ditches will be replaced with piped water infrastructure to deliver water to wetland units. New levees, islands, swales, and water control structures will be installed within the wetland units to allow for the most efficient use of water supplies and to provide high quality habitat for migratory birds. WCB Project Tracker ID: 2026051.
Contact Information
Name
Rebecca Fris
Agency Name
Wildlife Conservation Board
Job Title
Deputy Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Niland
Counties
Imperial
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
Imperial Wildlife Area, Wister Unit, 8700 Davis Road, Niland, CA 92257
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15302, 15303, and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the replacement and reconstruction of existing structures and facilities at the same site and with substantially the same purpose, the new construction of a limited number of new structures, and minor alterations in land, water, and vegetation on an existing officially designated wildlife management area which results in improvement of habitat for wildlife.
County Clerk
Imperial
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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