See Canyon Arundo donax Removal Project (Request No. 1652-2026-097-001-R4)
Summary
SCH Number
2026090526
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4
(CDFW)
Document Title
See Canyon Arundo donax Removal Project (Request No. 1652-2026-097-001-R4)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/14/2026
Document Description
Pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 1652, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has approved the See Canyon Arundo donax Removal Project as submitted by The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, represented by Kylie Schubert.
The 0.85-acre Project will eradicate giant reed (Arundo donax), a non-native, invasive plant species that outcompetes native species, contributes to streambank erosion, and reduces stream flow. The Project includes: the establishment of temporary staging areas and access paths; trimming and clearing of vegetation; mechanical treatment of giant reed; and chemical treatment of giant reed. The Project does not include any dewatering or diversion of See Canyon Creek, nor the removal of any mature native trees or shrubs.
Contact Information
Name
Megan Rooney
Agency Name
CDFW
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Kylie Schubert
Agency Name
The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County
Job Title
Please contact Megan Rooney, CDFW ES
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Luis Obispo
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Southern California
Parcel #
076-112-018, 076-112-017, 076-233-038, 076-233-039, 076-112-001, 076-114- 069, 076-112-014, and
Waterways
See Canyon Creek
Township
31S
Range
12E
Section
19, 20
Other Location Info
The Project is located along See Canyon Creek, a tributary to San Luis Obispo Creek, in the City of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County; centered at approximately 35.209606, -120.719837; Sections 19, 20, and 29, Township 31 South, Range 12 East; U.S. Geological Survey Map Pismo Beach; Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 076-112-018, 076-112-017, 076-233-038, 076-233-039, 076-112-001, 076-114- 069, 076-112-014, and 076-112-006.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33 California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15333
Reasons for Exemption
Class 33 consists of small projects not to exceed five acres in size to assure the
maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of habitat for fish, plants, or wildlife.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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