Regional Conservation Partnership Program, Vital Streams and Forests: Amendment to the Technical Assistance Supplemental Agreement (Project Number 9975)

This amendment to the Technical Assistance Supplemental Agreement, identified as Project Number 9975 under the Regional Conservation Partnership Program Vital Streams and Forests, serves to modify an existing grant agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Managed by the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, the amendment establishes a formal funding mechanism to support future small-scale land management activities throughout Sonoma County. The primary objectives of these activities include the restoration of local ecosystems through the planting of native riparian plants and the removal of non-native vegetation. The project has been issued a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act because the amendment itself does not commit to any specific project that would result in significant environmental impacts. Misti Arias, the General Manager of the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, serves as the primary point of contact for both the project applicant and the lead agency. While the specific contract value and period of performance are not detailed in the provided documentation, the scope is clearly defined to facilitate ongoing conservation efforts within the region.