Bass Lake Wildfire Fuels Initiative Project Suite, Unit 1 Sierra Springs

The Bass Lake Wildfire Fuels Initiative Project Suite, Unit 1 Sierra Springs, is a forecast project managed by Madera County to mitigate wildfire hazards in a CAL FIRE designated High Severity fire hazard severity zone. The project involves employing contracted crews to remove hazardous vegetative fuels within the Madera County public right-of-way. The specific area of performance is located along the east side of Beasore Road, between Malum Ridge Road and extending north 1750 feet to point 37.32760, -119.5554 in Bass Lake, California. All fuel removal activities must be executed according to CAL FIRE Zone 2 defensible space standards. Due to the project's role in preventing and mitigating fire emergencies along a critical evacuation route, it is classified as an emergency project under CEQA Section 21080(b)(4) and 15269(c), as detailed in the Notice of Exemption. The primary point of contact for the lead agency is County Grant Officer Tristan Shamp. The project is categorized under NAICS code 561730.