Study of Spawning Environments in the San Joaquin River, California
Study of Spawning Environments in the San Joaquin River, California
Summary
SCH Number
2010118334
Lead Agency
Planning and Research, Office of
(Office of Planning and Research)
Document Title
Study of Spawning Environments in the San Joaquin River, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Document Description
As part of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP), Chinook salmon are scheduled to be re-introduced into the San Joaquin River where they have been extirpated for the last 60 years. Degradation of spawning grounds in streams and rivers has been implicated as one of the causes of salmon endangerment. This study will assess the current conditions of water quality, sediment, and invertebrate assemblage in potential spawning habitat in Reach 1A of the San Joaquin River. The information gathered from this research will assist in the restoration design for the river.
Minor alterations in the condition of water or land as a result of scientific data collection that will ultimately be used to inform management and improve spawning habitat for fish.
Basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
