Elk River Estuary Post-Project Monitoring
Summary
SCH Number
2022110311
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Elk River Estuary Post-Project Monitoring
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/15/2022
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Ross Taylor of Ross
Taylor & Associates pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for research monitoring 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 to conduct post project restoration monitoring. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture Longfin Smelt and Coho Salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round monthly
sampling of species within Elk River Estuary through the use of seine nets 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
Coordinates
Cities
Eureka
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Waterways
Elk River Estuary
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 the Elk River Estuary 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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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