Great Valley Grasslands North Shore Soil Mapping
Summary
SCH Number
2026100887
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Great Valley Grasslands North Shore Soil Mapping
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/23/2026
Document Description
This project proposes to excavate soil mapping units (SMUs) in Great Valley Grasslands State Park to assist in planning future restoration projects along the north shore of the state park.
Work will use hand shovels and augers to excavate eleven (11) soil pits down to 14 inches, or to the water table, which would be the elevation of the river. If excavations can't go down to the river level, assessors will make their evaluation based on assumptions.
All tools and equipment will be cleaned prior to ground disturbance to prevent spread of invasive species.
Contact Information
Name
Andrew Collum
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Stevinson
Counties
Merced
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
HWY 140, HWY 165
Parcel #
055250005000,055250007000
State Highways
HWY 140, HWY 165
Waterways
San Joaquin River
Township
7S
Range
10E
Section
28
Base
MDB&M
Other Location Info
Great Valley Grasslands State Park
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource and is listed as “Soils and structural engineering tests” 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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