Predator Proofing Replacement and Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026100203
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Predator Proofing Replacement and Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/7/2026
Document Description
Project proposes to replace existing wooden food lockers with metal boxes and install predator proof trash cans within Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area to provide predator proof storage and disposal for all human-introduced sources of food and reduce unwanted encounters with bears as well as the unintentional feeding and attraction of corvids.
Over the next 2 -3 years, approximately 170 wooden food storage boxes located within three (3) campgrounds will be replaced with metal food lockers with a designated “predator proof” design and will meet the requirements for ADA compliance in terms of height, reach and pounds of operating force.
Installation of the food lockers will be completed either by placing the food locker on metal posts cemented into 12-in x 12-in. holes or excavating to pour a cement pad and bolting the food locker to the pad. Predator proof trash cans will be installed using the same concrete slab method as some of the food lockers.
Contact Information
Name
Rosalind Litzky
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, North Coast Redwoods District
Job Title
District Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Ukiah
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
This project is located in the boundaries of Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1, 2, 3 & 4; Section: 15301, 15302, 15303 & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; the replacement or reconstruction of existing structure and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; and minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation that do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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