Letter of Non-Objection to Collect Western Joshua Tree Seeds

The California State Lands Commission has authorized a General Lease for Public Agency Use to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of collecting Western Joshua Tree seeds. This agreement is effective starting August 25, 2026, for a term of seven years. The scope of work involves seed collection across approximately 6,000 acres of State-owned school land, spanning 87 parcels located within Inyo, Kern, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. The project is designated as a Categorical Exemption under Class 6 for information collection, as it is determined that the activity will cause only minor physical changes to the environment and has no significant environmental effect. Administrative oversight is managed by Sarah Mongano and Alexandra Borack within the Division of Environmental Science, Planning and Management. The action is identified under solicitation number SCH 2026040896 and file reference A5563.