Willow Creek Conservancy Regenerative Ag Enhancements Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026100930
Public Agency
Upper Salinas - Las Tablas Resource Conservation District (RCD)
Document Title
Willow Creek Conservancy Regenerative Ag Enhancements Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/26/2026
Document Description
The proposed project consists of three components: water and irrigation infrastructure enhancements, streambank restoration and riparian cross-fencing, and education program infrastructure development. The work will include the installation of wildlife friendly cross fencing, water tanks, irrigation lines, and livestock troughs. It will also
include native plant installation and invasive plant removal along Sheep Camp Creek. The project will also include installation of a wood shade structure and wood tables for workers and educational gatherings.
Contact Information
Name
Hailey Morello
Agency Name
Upper Salinas Las Tablas Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Conservation Project Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Paso Robles
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Northern California, Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Willow Creek Road and Sleepy Farm Road
Zip
93446
Total Acres
365
Parcel #
026-331-038, 026-331-036, 026-331-037, 026-331-012, 026-331-006, 026-331-014, 026-342-010
State Highways
n/a
Railways
n/a
Airports
n/a
Schools
n/a
Waterways
Sheep camp Creek, Willow Creek, Summit Creek
Township
27S
Range
11E
Section
26
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3 and 4; California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15303-04
Reasons for Exemption
The minor alterations to the land that are proposed in this project will result in a significant improvement and resiliency of habitat.This project involves minor ground disturbance while improving roads and trails, retrofitting wells and installing water troughs across the project area. The installation of this network of water troughs will improve habitat suitability and water resiliency across the landscape. The shade structure will follow OSHA guidelines, and will have no negative impact on environmental, community, or cultural resources.
County Clerk
San Luis Obispo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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