University of California, Riverside

Environmental Planning CEQA

Environmental Planning is responsible for assuring campus compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

CEQA is the basis of environmental law and policy for the state of California. It requires multi-disciplinary review of environmental impacts and identification of possible measures to reduce or mitigate impacts. Consideration of these impacts and mitigation measures are required prior to approval of projects by UCR and/or University of California Board of Regents.

In addition to advising campus units during project design to determine the appropriate level of environmental documentation, Environmental Planning also leads and manages the preparation of environmental documents (Initial Studies, Environmental Impact Reports, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Programs) in accordance with CEQA, and NEPA when federal funding is involved, to inform the decision makers (UC Regents or UCR Chancellor) of the environmental consequences of project approval.

Environmental Planning is responsible for mitigation monitoring and reporting programs, as well as specialized environmental studies required for campus actions that may affect the physical environment, and prepares or manages the preparation of documentation and applications for environmental permits for campus activities requiring consultations and agreements with other agencies, including the California Department of Fish & Game, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Environmental Planning works cooperatively with campus affinity units to advance campus projects in a way that minimizes environmental impacts and maintains UCR’s unique natural resources and setting.

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2021 Long Range Development Plan
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CEQA and NEPA Notices

Comments on the CEQA documents below may be submitted during the indicated public review period via email to CEQA@ucr.edu or regular mail to Stephanie Tang, Campus Environmental Planner, UCR Planning, Design & Construction, 1223 University Avenue, Suite 240, Riverside, CA 92507. If submitting comments via email, please reference the project name in the subject line.

Projects Pending Environmental Approval
  • Pending Projects

    OASIS Park

    On or about April 1, 2024, the University of California through its University of California, Riverside (UCR) Campus will submit a request to HUD for the release of Economic Development Initiatives (EDIs) Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending funds under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-103), to undertake a project known as the Opportunity to Advance Sustainability, Innovation and Social Inclusion (OASIS) Park. The notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds can be found here:

    OASIS Park Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

    Notice is hereby given that UCR has proposed for approval the OASIS Park Project. The Project will be considered for approval, with the adoption of the CEQA Findings having considered both the 2021 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addendum No. 3 to the 2021 LRDP EIR; make a condition of approval the implementation of applicable mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted in connection with the 2021 LRDP EIR; and design approval by the UCR Chancellor on or after May 1, 2024.

    Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility

    The proposed Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Facility (UTLF) Project will be considered for approval following action pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which includes adoption of CEQA Findings for the UTLF Project having considered both the 2021 Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Addendum No. 2 to the 2021 LRDP EIR for the UTLF Project at the University of California (UC) Regents meeting on March 19-21, 2024. Information on the UC Regents meeting will be posted here: https://regents.universityofcalifornia.edu/meetings/.  The agenda will be released in advance.

Completed CEQA and NEPA Documents