Characterizing Lasthenia Adaptive Genetic Variation and Distribution, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Permit No. 2081(a)-22-001-RP
Summary
SCH Number
2022100595
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning
(CDFW)
Document Title
Characterizing Lasthenia Adaptive Genetic Variation and Distribution, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Permit No. 2081(a)-22-001-RP
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/27/2022
Document Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Dr. Nancy Emery pursuant to Fish and Game Code section 2081(a) for a project that combines transplant and greenhouse experiments with genetic sequencing to characterize the distribution of adaptive genetic variation in Lasthenia burkei and Lasthenia conjugens. Data from the project will be used to design seed sourcing strategies to maximize the adaptation potential of restored populations and serve as a case study to inform strategies for restoration success. Seeds will be collected in spring 2023 from three vernal pool populations of L. burkei and L. conjugens. Entire plants with mature seed heads will be collected from up to one hundred maternal plants at each site, not to exceed three percent of the total population. In November of 2022 and 2023, seed of L. burkei and L. conjugens will be transplanted into constructed vernal pools at Sonoma Area Consolidated Mitigation Area and Noonan Ranch Mitigation Site, respectively. Five seed mix treatments will be generated and placed in rows at four micro elevations to capture hydrological conditions ranging from extreme flooding to severe drought. Plants will be monitored throughout each growing season to quantify response during germination, post-flooding survival, flowering, and seed set. The Project will also investigate the role of genetic diversity in adaptation to extreme climate conditions through a controlled greenhouse experiment and will use DNA sequencing to characterize population genomic structure across the full geographic range of both species over three consecutive generations.
Contact Information
Name
Joanne Heraty
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Habitat Conservation Planning Branch
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist- Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The Project will take place at Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge Warm Springs (37.483999, -121.97240) in Alameda County, Noonan Ranch (38.295362, -121.95166) in Contra Costa County, Konocti Camp (38.926714, -122.719574) in Lake County, Suscol Creek (38.24339, -122.2681) in Napa County, and Sonoma County Airport (38.514904, -122.806707) and Bravo Toro (38.426087, -122.813269) in Sonoma County. Genotype sequencing and greenhouse experimental activities will be conducted at the University of Colorado Boulder (40.0076, -105.2659).
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15306 and 15307, Classes 6 and 7
Reasons for Exemption
The Project consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, resource evaluation activities and actions to restore and enhance populations of endangered Lasthenia burkei. The permit issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for the Project includes measures to ensure that existing populations of Lasthenia burkei are not impacted.
County Clerks
Alameda, Lake, Napa, Sonoma
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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