Natural Bridges Monarch Grove Fuels Reduction
Summary
SCH Number
2026100043
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Natural Bridges Monarch Grove Fuels Reduction
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/1/2026
Document Description
Project consists of fuels reduction at Natural Bridges State Beach for the purpose of enhancing monarch overwintering habitat. Work will take place prior to the overwintering season and will consist of using chainsaws to consolidate downed materials and accumulating ladder fuels into approximately 20 burn piles within the Monarch Butterfly Nature Preserve. Pile burning will occur April-May 2027 when conditions are favorable for prescription burning and after all monarchs have migrated away from the overwintering site.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Hitchcock
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Santa Cruz
Counties
Santa Cruz
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Swanton Blvd and Deleware Ave.
Zip
95060
State Highways
1
Other Location Info
Natural Bridges State Beach
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation and is included as “Prescribed burns to restore native vegetation, reduce fuel loads, and control invasive exotic or alien species” and “Resource management projects” in the Department of Parks and Recreation’s list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR§15300.4.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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