Assessment of Ecological Function and Interactions of Oyster Culture and Eelgrass in California
Summary
SCH Number
2021080077
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Assessment of Ecological Function and Interactions of Oyster Culture and Eelgrass in California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/5/2021
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) to sample marine fish at four locations within Tomales Bay for the Oyster Culture and Eelgrass Interactions study. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes UCSC to incidentally take Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) during the course of its research subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this research is to assess eelgrass response to shellfish culture practices to better understand the value of habitats for managed fish and invertebrate species. Covered methods of take are limited to a 3mm mesh beach seine with 6m wings.
Contact Information
Name
Arn Aarreberg
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Marin
Waterways
Tomales Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves research which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to Central California Coast ESA Coho Salmon, an endangered species.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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