Little River Land Return
Summary
SCH Number
2026090963
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Little River Land Return
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/22/2026
Document Description
The project will acquire and develop a management plan for the 54-acre Crannell Pasture on lower Little River near Westhaven, Humboldt County to preserve open space; protect and restore natural resources and wildlife habitat; protect cultural resources; and provide public access and tribal cultural use that is compatible with wildlife habitat and natural resource protection.
Contact Information
Name
Morgan Wright
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Westhaven
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Frontage Road and Crannell Road
Zip
95570
Total Acres
54
Parcel #
513-171-007, 513-151-008
State Highways
101
Waterways
Little River
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Section 15325
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15325 sets forth examples that include acquisitions to allow restoration of natural conditions, including plant or animal habitats. Consistent with these provisions, this project will allow for planning the expanded restoration of natural conditions, including plant or animal habitats, in the Little River watershed. Any environmental review required by CEQA will occur before approval of further restoration of the property.