Waggoner Elementary Native Tree Landscaping

The Waggoner Elementary Native Tree Landscaping project, administered by the Yolo County Resource Conservation District in Winters, California, aims to enhance urban habitat for native wildlife and pollinators by installing native plants in the expanded student loading and unloading zone and new parking areas. The project relies on hand planting using shovels to minimize ground disturbance and is scheduled for fall or winter installation to avoid disrupting sensitive species, particularly the western bumblebee, which is known to inhabit the area. Although the RCD leads native plant selection and coordinates community input, it does not perform the physical construction. The initiative aligns with California Environmental Quality Act Class 33 exemption criteria for small habitat restoration, ensuring minimal environmental impact without affecting protected species or requiring mechanized equipment. No formal federal contract structure, pricing, or acquisition clauses are applicable, as this is an environmental restoration effort governed under state-level compliance rather than federal procurement rules. While there is no defined contract value, delivery schedule, or formal performance metrics published, the project emphasizes ecological outcomes such as establishing self-sustaining pollinator habitat, supporting biodiversity in an agricultural landscape, and maintaining low-impact methods throughout implementation. A $50 environmental filing fee was paid to secure CEQA exemption, and supporting documentation including a No Effect Determination from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and a Notice of Exemption were submitted as part of the regulatory compliance process. The lead contact is Heather Nichols, Executive Director of the RCD, with administrative coordination handled by Meyer at the district office in Woodland. The work will occur at 500 Edwards Street, Winters, CA, where inspection and acceptance are expected on-site. The project is classified as a forecast with no solicitation number, indicating it is in a planning or early implementation phase, driven by ecological goals rather than a competitive federal award process.