Jug Handle Rorby Property Acquisition
Summary
SCH Number
2026100452
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Jug Handle Rorby Property Acquisition
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2026
Document Description
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will accept approximately 2.71 acres of land (with an existing residence) adjacent to Jug Handle State Natural Reserve to be included in the park unit. The acquisition is intended to protect the property's natural resource values, prevent fragmentation of the park unit and protect Mitchell Creek headwaters.
Contact Information
Name
William Maslach
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sonoma-Mendocino Coast District
Job Title
District Superintendent
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Fort Bragg
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Highway 1 and Gibney Lane
State Highways
Highway 1
Waterways
Jug Handle Creek / Pacific Ocean
Other Information
Project location is adjacent to the existing Jug Handle State Natural Reserve and will be added to the official SNR property.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 25; Section 15325
Reasons for Exemption
Categorical Exemption. Class: 25: Transfer of ownership of land. Project consists of the acceptance of 2.17 acres of land, with a residence, as an addition to Jug Handle State Natural Reserve. No other associated projects are proposed as part of this acceptance of land.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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