Marine Science Institute Collection of marine life (fish, invertebrates, plankton) for educational purposes along the rocky shore of the Pacific Coast...
Summary
SCH Number
2023090400
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Marine Science Institute Collection of marine life (fish, invertebrates, plankton) for educational purposes along the rocky shore of the Pacific Coast...
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/19/2023
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the San Francisco Bay
Marine Science Institute pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take Longfin Smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), Delta Smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus), Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), and Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for education of students in Bay Area schools from grades 4 – college, and to provide additions to the Marine Science Institute’s collection. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture Longfin Smelt, Delta Smelt, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round educational sampling of nearshore and estuarine fishes, invertebrates, and phytoplankton through the use of beach seines,
otter trawls, plankton tows, and Peterson mud grabs 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
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
Activities are being conducted within the San Francisco Bay and Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Broad Slough)
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 educational sampling within San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to Longfin Smelt, Delta Smelt, Coho Salmon, and Chinook Salmon which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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