Lake Francis Vegetation Management Herbicide Treatment

The Lake Francis Vegetation Management Herbicide Treatment project, managed by the Yuba County Water Agency, involves the use of ground-based backpack sprayers to control invasive broom species and other target vegetation. This activity is located on agency lands surrounding Lake Francis in Yuba County, California, specifically within previously managed vegetation areas identified by APN 048-170-032-000. The primary objectives are to maintain long-standing vegetation management efforts, reduce hazardous vegetation conditions, and protect agency lands and facilities. This project is classified as a forecast under NAICS code 561730 and is designated as a statutory exemption under Public Resources Code section 21065, as it is a continuation of existing management activities that form part of the environmental baseline. Key agency contacts for the project include Environmental Manager Jacob Vander Meulen and Senior Environmental Scientist Jessica Nichols. The project was formally documented via a Notice of Exemption filed in July 2026 to confirm that the activity does not result in foreseeable incremental environmental impacts.