Livestock Fence Replacement on the Knoxville Wildlife Area

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking to replace deteriorated livestock fencing with new wildlife-friendly fencing on the Knoxville Wildlife Area in Napa County. The project is designed to contain cattle for fire fuel control, addressing a critical need to prevent high intensity wildland fires that have previously decimated mature oak forests and reduced local wildlife food supplies. The new fencing will follow the alignment of the existing structures and is located on both sides of and adjacent to Berryessa-Knoxville Road. This project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Region 3 Bay Delta office in Fairfield. A Notice of Exemption was filed on January 12, 2026, claiming a Categorical Exemption under Class II, Section 15302, as the work involves replacing existing structures without significant environmental impact. The primary point of contact for the project is Environmental Scientist Stacy Martinelli.