TNBS Modoc Nation Land Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2026080217
Public Agency
California Natural Resources Agency
Document Title
TNBS Modoc Nation Land Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/7/2026
Document Description
The California Natural Resources Agency has approved funding for acquisition of real property by the Modoc Nation to purchase property in Siskiyou County for the purposes of conservation and public access, subject to the requirements of the CNRA Tribal Nature-Based Solutions (TNBS) Grant Program. Key objectives of the TNBS Program include protection of biodiversity, expansion of access to nature, and building resilience to climate change.
Contact Information
Name
Anh Diep
Agency Name
California Natural Resources Agency-Tribal Affairs
Job Title
Tribal Funding Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Ken Sandusky
Agency Name
Modoc Nation
Job Title
Homelands Resource and Development Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Tulelake
Counties
Siskiyou
Regions
Northern California
Parcel #
APN 001-050-071 and 001-060-121
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR § 15304, 15313
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of the acquisition of land for conservation purposes, to preserve open space and habitat, including plant or animal habitats. Minor alterations include regrading and bringing in fresh gravel to improve existing roads for improved public access. The proposed actions fall under categorial exemption listed above.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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