Shasta College Earth Sciences Marine Education
Summary
SCH Number
2023090345
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Shasta College Earth Sciences Marine Education
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/15/2023
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Shasta College
pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to incidentally take Longfin Smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), and steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the Shasta College Earth Sciences Marine Education. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture Longfin Smelt, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research and permanent collection sampling of nearshore and estuarine fishes, invertebrates, and phytoplankton through the use of bottom trawls, beach seines, and plankton 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
Counties
Del Norte, Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Project will take place in coastal/offshore Humboldt and Del Norte Counties and within 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 research and permanent collection sampling within nearshore and offshore waters of Humboldt County, Del Norte County, and Humboldt Bay which
will not result in a serious or major disturbance to Longfin Smelt, Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, or steelhead trout which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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