Algae Biomonitoring and Assessment of Central Coast Watersheds, 06-349-553-0
Summary
SCH Number
2007068125
Public Agency
California State University, Monterey Bay
(CSUMB)
Document Title
Algae Biomonitoring and Assessment of Central Coast Watersheds, 06-349-553-0
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/12/2007
Document Description
Periphyton, algae attached to the substrates in the water column, can be used as an indicator of water quality. In this work, we are surveying streams from Santa Cruz County to Santa Barbara County to investigate how algae communities are structured by water chemistry, canopy cover, and substrate.
Contact Information
Name
Marc Los Huertos
Agency Name
California State University, Monterey Bay
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Seaside
Counties
Monterey
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306, 15322
Reasons for Exemption
Class 6 applies to the data collection surveys from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara. Periphyton, physical habitat data, and chemical samples will be collected. Class 22 applies to the education and outreach to portions of the grant: training students from underserved populations in water quality methods, outreach to community and NGO stakeholders, and taxonomic workshops.
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