Bickford Motus Station
Summary
SCH Number
2026100471
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Bickford Motus Station
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2026
Document Description
Project proposes to install a Motus animal tracking station in the field adjacent to the Bickford House in Año Nuevo State Park for the purpose of tracking individual animals that will contribute data to a nationwide tracking effort and allowing researchers from around the world to address importation questions. Work will:
•Hand excavate a 3-ft x 3-ft x 4-ft deep area;
•Pour a 3-ft x 3-ft x 4-ft concrete pad;
•Use an auger to excavate three (3) 1-ft dia. holes;
•Install sonotubes and pour concrete and set fasteners for guy wire installation; and
•Install the Motus weather station and set guy wires to secure station.
Contact Information
Name
Will Fourt
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Job Title
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Unincorporated Area (San Mateo County)
Counties
San Mateo
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Zip
94060
State Highways
1
Other Location Info
Año Nuevo State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 15303, & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; and minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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