Decision Memo Completed

East Camino Cielo Barrier Project

Los Padres National Forest Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara Ranger District

The proposed action includes the construction and maintenance of barriers to reverse and prevent further resource damage caused by user created trails and group congregation locations that were established in areas impacted by the 2009 Jesusita Fire

Location

Located along the East Camino Cielo road that lies on the ridge of the Santa Ynez Mountains North of the communities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Montecito of Santa Barbara County.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/06/2023
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Watershed Improvements
East Camino Cielo Barrier ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/02/2023
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsSanta Barbara Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants