Crow's research studies and educational sampling
Summary
SCH Number
2025060999
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Crow's research studies and educational sampling
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/20/2025
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the San Francisco State University pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific and educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), and steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for the research studies and permanent collections of Karen Crow of San Francisco State University. The applicant will conduct year-round research and permanent collection sampling of nearshore and offshore marine species through the use of beach seine, bottom trawl, hook & line – baited dropper loop, 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
Karen Crow
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles, Marin, Monterey, San Mateo, Sonoma
Regions
Countywide, Northern California, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and offshore waters of the counties of San Mateo, Sonoma, Monterey, Marin, and Los Angeles
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 and permanent collection sampling within nearshore and offshore waters of the counties of San Mateo, Sonoma, Monterey, Marin, and Los Angeles which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to longfin smelt, white sturgeon, 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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