San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area, Expansion 9 (Molloy)

The San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area, Expansion 9 (Molloy) project involves the acquisition of approximately 38 acres of land in San Diego County, specifically near Oak Grove at APN 113-010-16-00. Managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Wildlife Conservation Board under Project Tracker ID 2025033, the primary objective is to expand the San Felipe Valley Wildlife Area to protect chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. This acquisition is specifically intended to benefit the coastal California gnat catcher and Stephens kangaroo rat by preserving the natural plant and animal habitats existing at the time of transfer. The project is designated as a special notice with a posted date of May 29, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541620. A Notice of Exemption has been issued based on Public Resources Code 21080.28, as the project focuses on the acquisition of land for the preservation of natural conditions. John Walsh, the Deputy Executive Director, serves as the primary point of contact and lead agency representative for the project.