Research activities in support of improving the climate resilience of Northern California Tribal Fisheries
Summary
SCH Number
2024050565
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Research activities in support of improving the climate resilience of Northern California Tribal Fisheries
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/13/2024
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California State
Polytechnic University, Humboldt pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially take longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), and steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss irideus) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the California
State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in support of tribal fisheries climate resilience capacity building activities. The applicant will conduct year-round research of redtail surfperch, surf smelt, and night smelt along with various other marine invertebrate and fish species through the use of hook & line – baited dropper loop, beach seine, and bottom trawls through December 31, 2027.
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
nearshore waters of Del Norte and Humboldt Counties (North Beach; South Beach; Kellogg Beach Park; Gold Bluffs Beach; Hidden Beach County Park; Mad River County Park; Humboldt Bay; Centerville Beach County Park)
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 sampling within nearshore waters of Del Norte and Humboldt 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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