Salmon and Trout Education Program (STEP) Steelhead Trout Stocking
Summary
SCH Number
2002118290
Public Agency
Fish & Game #3
Document Title
Salmon and Trout Education Program (STEP) Steelhead Trout Stocking
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/25/2002
Document Description
The STEP program is intended to supplement wild runs of steelhead trout in the San Lorenzo River and Scott Creek, while educating school children in the ecology of the species. One female and four male steelhead are collected from each watercourse and spawned separetly at the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Program (MBSTP) facility in Santa Cruz County. Between 65 and 130 teachers from local schools receive 30 fertile eggs each, as well as rearing tanks and direction from the Department and MBSTP. Surviving juveniles are released at various locations in the respective watersheds from which the parent stock were collected.
Contact Information
Name
David Johnston
Agency Name
Department of Fish and Game, Region 3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
1, 15301(j)
Reasons for Exemption
Fish Stocking by the Department of Fish and Game
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