Antelope Lake Conservation Easement

The Antelope Lake Conservation Easement project, identified by WCB Project Tracker ID 2024092, involves the acquisition of a conservation easement over approximately 197 plus acres of land located near the community of Benton in Mono County, California. Managed by the Wildlife Conservation Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the project aims to protect and preserve wildlife habitat, water quality, and water quantity. Key objectives include supporting habitat connectivity, restoration and management, and facilitating wildlife-oriented education and research. The project encompasses several specific assessor parcel numbers, including 018-320-009-000, 018-320-015-000, 018-320-013-000, 018-320-011-000, 024-050-014-000, 024-050-015-000, 024-050-016-000, and 024-050-017-000. The project is classified as a forecast with a NAICS code of 541620. It has been granted a Notice of Exemption under California Environmental Quality Act sections 15313 and 15325, as the initiative involves the transfer of ownership interest in land specifically for conservation purposes and the preservation of open space and plant or animal habitats. John Walsh, the Deputy Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board, serves as the primary point of contact and signatory for the project.