Feather River south levee and island annual vegetation management program
Summary
SCH Number
2026100041
Public Agency
City of Oroville
Document Title
Feather River south levee and island annual vegetation management program
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/1/2026
Document Description
The project involves careful surveying, marking and clearing of undesirable overgrown vegetation (currently increasing fire danger) on the south levee and river islands for fuel reduction and public safety. Once appropriate clearing has taken place, regular routine vegetation management will follow. There is no expansion of use and work is limited to hand clearing in existing public and private rights-of-way. There will be no work in the river itself to avoid possible conflicts with salmon spawning. Prior to clearing all scenic or protected trees, native plants, and sensitive habitats will be pre-surveyed and marked for avoidance. No nesting birds are in season at this time. The focus will be on eliminating invasive vegetation, on fire protection, public safety - the area is a hotbed of illegal encampments in areas well screened from public view and clearing will make the area less attractive for illegal camping and more attractive and safe for park/recreational use. No heavy mechanical equipment will be used.
Contact Information
Name
Wes Ervin
Agency Name
City of Oroville
Job Title
City Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Tim Kabert
Agency Name
City of Oroville
Job Title
Public Works Director
Contact Types
Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Mongtomery St and Feather River Blvd
Zip
95965
Total Acres
34
Parcel #
035-290-041
State Highways
highway 70
Railways
UPRR
Airports
None
Schools
None
Waterways
Feather River
Township
T19N
Range
4E
Base
MtDiablo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15304
Reasons for Exemption
These exemptions cover the planned activities -- routine vegetation clearance along existing rights-of-way, minor alterations to land not involving healthy mature or scenic trees, and not affecting bird nesting, the use of heavy equipment, or sensitive habitat disturbance.
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
These exemptions cover the planned activities -- routine vegetation clearance along existing rights-of-way, minor alterations to land not involving healthy mature or scenic trees, and not affecting bird nesting, the use of heavy equipment, or sensitive habitat disturbance.
County Clerk
Butte
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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