University of California, Santa Cruz's Oyster Culture and Eelgrass Interactions
Summary
SCH Number
2022090254
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
University of California, Santa Cruz's Oyster Culture and Eelgrass Interactions
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/15/2022
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to University of California,
Santa Cruz pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for research purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take Longfin Smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) and Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for research on oyster culture and eelgrass interactions of nearshore species. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture Longfin Smelt and Coho Salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round sampling of nearshore fishes through the use of beach seining through December 31, 2024.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Arcata, Eureka, within Humboldt Bay, not in a particular city
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
surveys will take place in North and South Humboldt Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., Section 15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves sampling within Humboldt Bay which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to Longfin Smelt and Coho Salmon which are both listed under the California Endangered Species Act
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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