Assessing Invertebrate Prey Resources in Restoration Bayland and Estuarine Habitats in the San Francisco Bay Estuary and Sacramento Valley Regions
Summary
SCH Number
2025060529
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Assessing Invertebrate Prey Resources in Restoration Bayland and Estuarine Habitats in the San Francisco Bay Estuary and Sacramento Valley Regions
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/12/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) – Western Ecological Research Center 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), Chinook salmon (O. tshawytscha), steelhead trout (O. mykiss), white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) and Delta smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in
the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the USGS’ research study on restoration within Baylands and estuarine habitats. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, white sturgeon, longfin smelt, and Delta smelt during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research sampling of nearshore and estuarine invertebrates through the use of plankton nets and minnow traps 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
Name
Susan De La Cruz
Agency Name
United States Geological Survey - Western Ecological Research Center
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa, Humboldt, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
San Francisco Bay (entire) and coastal areas of Humboldt County
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 the San Francisco Bay and coastal areas of Humboldt County which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to coho salmon, Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, white sturgeon, longfin smelt, or Delta smelt which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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