Marble Peaks

The Marble Peaks project, identified by WCB Project Tracker ID 2025087, involves a grant allocation from the California Wildlife Conservation Board to The Nature Conservancy. The primary objective of this cooperative project is the acquisition of approximately 455 acres of land and associated water rights located near Galt in Siskiyou County, specifically within the city of Etna. The acquisition is designed to protect coho salmon habitat along a one-mile stretch of Miners Creek, ensuring the preservation of open space and existing natural conditions for wildlife conservation. Administrative oversight is managed by John Walsh, the Deputy Executive Director of the Wildlife Conservation Board. The project has been issued a Notice of Exemption dated November 25, 2025, under CEQA Sections 15313 and 15325, as the activities are dedicated to the preservation of natural habitats and wildlife conservation. The project is classified under NAICS code 541620, and the lead agency for approval is the Department of Fish and Wildlife.