Calpella Waste Water Treatment Training Burn

The City of Ukiah and the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority are forecasting a project for fuel management and prescribed burning within an approximately 2.78-acre area south of the Calpella Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ukiah, California. The primary objectives are to reduce wildfire fuel loads surrounding public utility infrastructure and provide essential training opportunities for firefighting personnel. The project area, located on portions of APN 167-110-17 and APN 167-110-16, consists mainly of ruderal grasses and weeds in previously disturbed areas. The scope is strictly limited to fuel management and excludes any construction, grading, tree removal, or permanent land use alterations. The project site is situated within a Local Responsibility Area Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and is located approximately 100 feet from the Russian River. According to a Notice of Exemption dated June 30, 2026, the project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15304 for minor land alterations, as it does not impact wetlands, streams, serpentine soils, or special-status species. This forecast is categorized under NAICS code 561730 and was posted on July 2, 2026. Primary points of contact include the Community Development Director and the Fuels Crew Superintendent.