Restoring Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat Across Fresno County Landscapes: Lost Lake

The project titled Restoring Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat Across Fresno County Landscapes: Lost Lake is an initiative by the Wildlife Conservation Board to establish and enhance pollinator and riparian habitats within Fresno County. Specifically focused on Lost Lake Park located at 16385 N. Friant Rd. in Friant, the project aims to improve biodiversity, support pollinator populations, and enhance wildlife habitat. Identified by WCB Project Tracker ID 2025153, the scope of work includes the repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public structures and facilities. The project is designed to ensure minimal disturbance to public lands and explicitly prohibits the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. Administrative approval was granted on May 28, 2026, and a Notice of Exemption was issued on May 29, 2026, under Categorical Exemptions Sections 15304 and 15301. The effort is coordinated through the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Wildlife Conservation Board, with primary points of contact including Kelly Kucharski and Hayley Pechner.