Amphibian Restoration in High Elevation Aquatic Ecosystems
Summary
SCH Number
2010088143
Public Agency
Fish & Game #2
Document Title
Amphibian Restoration in High Elevation Aquatic Ecosystems
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/9/2010
Document Description
This is a habitat restoration project for native amphibians identified and approved in CA Dept. of Fish and Game Aquatic Biodiversity Management Plans. Fish and Game will remove non-native trout populations in selected waters by netting and electrofishing and reintroduce Sierra Nevada mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana sierrae) into fishless habitats. Aquatic species directly benefited include Sierra Nevada mountain yellow-legged frogs, Long-toed salamanders (Ambystoma macrodactylum) and Pacific treefrogs (Pseudacris regilla). Other native food web species will also benefit (i.e. birds, intertebrates, snakes.
Contact Information
Name
Mitch Lockhart
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Game
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15307
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed 'actions by regulatory agencies for protection of natural resources' projects under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.