Muchos Patos Habitat Restoration
Summary
SCH Number
2026090933
Public Agency
Western Canal Water District
Document Title
Muchos Patos Habitat Restoration
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/22/2026
Document Description
This project will restore wetland associated upland habitats on a property that is being protected by a federal conservation easement to provide improved habitats for waterfowl, waterbirds, shorebirds, neotropical migratory landbirds, and other wildlife. It includes conducting a topographic survey, preparing a habitat restoration design, securing necessary permits, conducting earthwork to restore wetland and upland topography, installing lift pumps and pipelines and other water control activities, and planting native trees, shrubs, grasses, and herbaceous species to restore habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Contact Information
Name
Jenny Scheer
Agency Name
Western Canal Water District
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
John F. Ranlett
Agency Name
Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Western Regional office
Job Title
Regional Biologist
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Nathan Key
Agency Name
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
Job Title
Northern CA Wetland Reserve Easement Team Leader
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Butte, Glenn
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Seven Mile Lane & Nelson Road, Butte County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15304, Class 4, item (d)
Reasons for Exemption
The Muchos Patos restoration project will restore wetland and upland topography across the 871-acre conservation easement site that will restore habitat conditions for migratory birds and other wildlife. There will be no significant adverse impact to endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitat. There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site. There will be no adverse effects to historical resources. The project will not result in cumulatively significant impacts. The project will have no significant effect on the environment.
County Clerks
Butte, Glenn
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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