Mark & recapture of silver surfperch in Northern California
Summary
SCH Number
2025040886
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Mark & recapture of silver surfperch in Northern California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/17/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California StatePolytechnic University Humboldt pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), steelhead trout (O. mykiss), and Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha) 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’s research study on silver surfperch. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, steelhead trout, and Chinook salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct mark & recapture research of silver surfperch through the use of hook & line – baited dropper loop 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
Name
Noah Gabay
Agency Name
California State Polytechnic University Humboldt
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Humboldt, Mendocino
Regions
Countywide, Northern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of Humboldt and Mendocino Counties (Reading Rock SMCA, Gold Bluffs Beach, Samoa SMCA, Mad River Beach County Park, Ten Mile SMR, Virgin Creek Mouth)
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 of silver surfperch within nearshore waters of Humboldt and Mendocino Counties (Reading Rock SMCA, Gold Bluffs Beach, Samoa SMCA, Mad River Beach County Park, Ten Mile SMR, Virgin Creek Mouth) which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to coho salmon, steelhead trout, or Chinook salmon which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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