Investigating fish communities within artificial tidal wetland ponds of Humboldt Bay
Summary
SCH Number
2024010003
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Investigating fish communities within artificial tidal wetland ponds of Humboldt Bay
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/2/2024
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California Polytechnic University, Humboldt 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), Southern Oregon/Northern California ESU coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), and Northern California DPS summer-run steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus) the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for Lily Olmo of California Polytechnic University Humboldt’s study investigating fish communities within artificial tidal wetland ponds in Humboldt Bay. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture longfin smelt, coho salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research sampling of estuarine fishes within artificial ponds through the use of
beach seines, fyke nets, and light traps through December 31, 2025.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Arcata, Eureka
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Countywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
Artificial tidal wetland ponds around Humboldt Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Calif. Code Regs., §15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California Polytechnic University, Humboldt 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), Southern Oregon/Northern California ESU coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), and Northern California DPS summer-run steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus) the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for Lily Olmo of California Polytechnic University Humboldt’s study investigating fish communities within artificial tidal wetland ponds in Humboldt Bay. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture longfin smelt, coho salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research sampling of estuarine fishes within artificial ponds through the use of beach seines, fyke nets, and light traps through December 31, 2025.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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