Port of Stockton Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom Dredging Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026041018
Public Agency
Port of Stockton
Document Title
Port of Stockton Cyanobacteria Harmful Algal Bloom Dredging Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/22/2026
Document Description
The proposed project aims to use maintenance dredging in a targeted way: to physically remove the cyanobacteria stock resting in sediment before they rise into the water and form blooms. By dredging approximately 55,000 cubic yards of sediment from the Stockton Waterfront, where the highest concentrations of cyanobacteria and nutrients have been found, researchers expect to reduce the intensity of future blooms and improve water quality.
Contact Information
Name
Jason Cashman
Agency Name
Port of Stockton
Job Title
Director of Environmental Affairs
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Stockton
Counties
San Joaquin
Regions
Citywide
Waterways
McLeod Lake
Other Location Info
Near the Stockton Downtown Marina
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4, Section 15304
Reasons for Exemption
Project work consists of sediment dredging in the Stockton Waterfront with the placement of dredged materials to occur at an existing dredged material placement site location owned by the Port of Stockton. The project would not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts, expand upon existing uses, and is not barred by any exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines 15300.2.
County Clerk
San Joaquin
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
Disclaimer: The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) accepts no responsibility for the content or accessibility of these documents. To obtain an attachment in a different format, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. For more information, please visit LCI’s Accessibility Site.