Shedd Aquarium's 2026 Collections
Summary
SCH Number
2026030956
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Shedd Aquarium's 2026 Collections
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/23/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the Shedd Aquarium pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take 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 Shedd Aquarium’s permanent collections. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture steelhead trout during sampling. The applicant will conduct year-round permanent
collection sampling of nearshore pelagic species through the use of barrier nets, hook & line – surface, and 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
Daniel Munoz
Agency Name
Shedd Aquarium
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters of Los Angeles 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 involes permanent collection sampling within nearshore waters of Los Angeles County which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to steelhead trout which are listed under the Calfiornia Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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