Camera Study – Mitigation of Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
Summary
SCH Number
2026060889
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 11
(DOT)
Document Title
Camera Study – Mitigation of Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/18/2026
Document Description
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) proposes the installation of game cameras along State Routes (SR) 76 (PM 52.3), 78 (PM 53.04), and 79 (PMs 27.4, 39.90, 41.957, 49.9) in San Diego County. Specifically, the proposed project aims to collect systematic game camera data along known and potential wildlife connectivity barriers where high rates of wildlife-vehicle collisions occur. The work would allow CDFW and Caltrans to evaluate barrier effects on wildlife, identify mitigation opportunities, and increase road user safety.
Contact Information
Name
Leticia Santillana Fernandez
Agency Name
Caltrans, District 11
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
SR-76 (PM 52.3), SR-78 (PM 53.04), and SR-79 (PMs 27.4, 39.90, 41.957, 49.9)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15306, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The project falls under the Class 6 exemption which exempts projects conducting “basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource,” as defined in the 2025 CEQA Statue and Guidelines Handbook Article 19. The project consists of collecting data through game cameras to evaluate wildlife connectivity barriers and identify mitigation opportunities. The data evaluation would support Caltrans in determining and mitigating wildlife-vehicle conflict points to improve road user safety.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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