Lake Theodore Vegetation Management project

The Lake Theodore Vegetation Management project, managed by the Placer County Water Agency, focuses on reducing wildfire risk through comprehensive fuel reduction activities on agency-owned parcels in the Clipper Gap area of Placer County, California. The scope of work includes prescribed herbivory, herbicide use, mastication, prescribed burning, vegetation thinning, and the removal of hazard trees. Additionally, the project involves site preparation requiring soil disturbance and the cutting or removal of trees and vegetation, which may include the creation of skid trails, beds for falling trees, and access paths. All project activities are restricted to existing public roadways and rights of way, and work is strictly prohibited within riparian or aquatic sites. The project is classified under NAICS code 561730 and is designated as a forecast. It has been granted a Notice of Exemption under Class 4, Section 15304, as the fuel management activities are not expected to result in significant environmental impacts. Key administrative contacts for the project include Environmental Scientist Heather Trejo and Director of Technical Services Jeremy Shepard.