Aquarium of the Bay's Collections
Summary
SCH Number
2023110019
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Aquarium of the Bay's Collections
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/1/2023
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Aquarium of the Bay 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), 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 Aquarium of the Bay’s collections. 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 hook & line – baited dropper loop, hook & line – shrimp fly, beach seine, and squid jig through December 31, 2026.
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, Los Angeles, Marin, Monterey, Napa, Orange, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Ventura
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Statewide
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of Monterey, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Santa Barbara, Sonoma, and Santa Cruz Counties. San Francisco Bay west of Carquinez Bridge (Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties)
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., §15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves research and permanent collection sampling within nearshore and offshore waters of Monterey, Los Angeles, Ventura, San Luis Obispo, Orange,
Santa Barbara, Sonoma, and Santa Cruz Counties. San Francisco Bay west of Carquinez Bridge (Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties) 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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