Skyway Roadside Fuels Reduction

The Skyway Roadside Fuels Reduction project, identified by project number 533-1725-05, is a forecast initiative managed by the Butte County Department of Public Works. The project focuses on creating a strategic fuel break within the public right-of-way between Magalia and Stirling City, specifically from Skyway-Coulotenc Road to Retson Road. The primary objective is to maintain a critical evacuation corridor and protect infrastructure by slowing the spread of wildfires. The scope of work includes removing dead, dying, and diseased vegetation, thinning understory brush, and increasing canopy spacing. Resulting vegetation will either be chipped and left in place or transported to a permitted disposal facility. The project is led by the Butte County Department of Public Works and the Butte County Board of Supervisors, with Joshua Workman serving as the Public Works Project Manager. Environmental compliance has been addressed through a Notice of Exemption filed on March 10, 2026, citing categorical exemptions under California CEQA Sections 15301 and 15304, indicating no significant environmental impact. Administrative requirements specify that all applicable fees must be paid to the County of Butte prior to the filing of environmental documents with the Butte County Clerk's Office. The project falls under NAICS code 561730 and is designed to benefit the residents of Magalia and Stirling City along with local public safety agencies.