Fish Communities in Unstudied Coastal Environments
Summary
SCH Number
2024060877
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Fish Communities in Unstudied Coastal Environments
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/20/2024
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the University of California, Davis pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take 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 to study the community composition of fishes in relatively unstudied systems within California. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon,
and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round sampling of relatively unstudied systems for the community composition of fishes through the use of a beach seines 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
Counties
Humboldt, Sonoma
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Sampling will occur in Sonoma County (Abbotts Lagoon, Bodega Harbor, North Horseshoe Cove) and Humboldt County (Mattole River Estuary)
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 Sonoma and Humboldt counties which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to 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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