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 collection of Western Joshua Tree seeds. This agreement, identified by solicitation number SCH# 2026040896 and file reference A5563, 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 classified under NAICS code 113210 and has been granted 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, Senior Environmental Scientist, and Alexandra Borack of the Division of Environmental Science, Planning and Management.