Evaluating performance of California's MPA network for sandy beach & surf zone ecosystems
Summary
SCH Number
2025060590
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Evaluating performance of California's MPA network for sandy beach & surf zone ecosystems
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 University of California Santa Barbara 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 University of California Santa Barbara’s research study on the performance of California’s MPA network for sandy beach and surf zone ecosystems. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon, steelhead trout, and Chinook salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round research sampling of nearshore sandy beach habitat species using beach seines 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
Jenifer Dugan
Agency Name
University of California Santa Barbara
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Orange, San Diego, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Ventura
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of the counties of Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego
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 the counties of Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego 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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