Integrated Ecology, LLC Lease

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, specifically the Santa Cruz District, is establishing a lease agreement with Integrated Ecology, LLC for the use of 0.3 acres at Wilder Ranch State Park. The purpose of this lease is to operate a native plant nursery, which will include the installation of shade structures and temporary fencing. The project is classified under NAICS code 111421 and has been granted a Notice of Exemption under Categorical Exemption Class 1, Section 15301, as the activity involves negligible or no expansion beyond current use. Rather than a traditional monetary exchange, the agreement is structured as a reciprocal arrangement where Integrated Ecology, LLC will provide plants to the District in exchange for the use of water from State Parks. The primary point of contact for this agreement is Linda Hitchcock, Senior Park and Recreation Specialist. The project is associated with a forecast date of August 4, 2026, and is located in Santa Cruz County, California.