Research on Hydropower Effects on an Amphinian Species of Special Concern
Summary
SCH Number
2010098039
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Research on Hydropower Effects on an Amphinian Species of Special Concern
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/2/2010
Document Description
The purpose of this amendment is to reallocate funds between tasks and to add the standard budget reallocation provision. The purpose of this research is to model the effect of varying flows on the early life stages of the foothill yellow-legged frog, a species of special concern. This project is assessing (1) the transferability of existing habitat suitability criteria to different streams and river, (2) the sensitivity of these criteria when applies in 2-D modeling, and (3) the applicability of various in-stream flow assessment methods to the foothill yellow-legged frog.
Contact Information
Name
Joe O'Hagan
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Davis
Counties
Yolo
Cross Streets
One Shields Avenue
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
Basic date collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities that do not result in major distrubances to an environmental resource.
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