Nimbus Flat Beach Maintenance Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026070214
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Nimbus Flat Beach Maintenance Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2026
Document Description
This project is for the maintenance of Nimbus Flat Beach at Lake Natoma within Folsom Lake State Recreation Area for the purpose of providing safe beach areas for State Park staff, park visitors, and rowing events. State Parks will work with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to reduce the Lake Natoma lake pool elevation below the permitted allowance for the duration of the project. Work will use heavy equipment and hand tools to complete the following work:
• Use a rock screen bucket to remove exposed river cobble;
• Relocate river cobble to other areas of the shoreline; and
• Spread up to 2,400 cubic yards of decomposed granite along the beach area.
Contact Information
Name
Kellie Weikle
Agency Name
Department of Parks & Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park & Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Rancho Cordova
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Other Information
Lake Natoma
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1 & 4; Section 15301 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels, and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation which do not involve the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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