Fall-run Chinook Salmon Net Pen Acclimation in Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz County

SCH Number: 2016122046
Lead Agency: Fish & Wildlife 2 (Rancho Cordova) (California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 2)
Document Title: Fall-run Chinook Salmon Net Pen Acclimation in Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz County
Document Type: NEG - Negative Declaration
Received: 12/21/2016

Document Description: The Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout project proposes to acclimate CDFW hatchery-raised Central Valley juvenile fall-run Chinook Salmon at Santa Cruz Harbor for 1-3 hours and then release them into the Pacific Ocean. The project's objective is to enhance an existing commercial and recreational ocean fishery. The Commercial Salmon Trollers Advisory Committee recommends this project. The CDFW is partnering with MBSTP on this acclimation project.

Contact Information: Heather Mcintire
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 2
830 S St
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-212-2158

Review Period Start: 12/21/2016
Review Period End: 1/19/2017
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Geologic/Seismic Coastal Zone Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: California Coastal Commission California Department of Boating and Waterways California Department of Parks and Recreation California Highway Patrol California Public Utilities Commission Caltrans, District 5 Department of Conservation Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 3 Resources Agency State Lands Commission