Comparative Ecology of the calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi)
Summary
SCH Number
2026041399
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Comparative Ecology of the calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/30/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Michael Westphal 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 (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) during the course of sampling, subject to terms
and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for Michae Westphal’s comparative ecology of calico surfperch study. 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 statewide of calico surfperch using hook & line – baited dropper loop and beach seines through December 31, 2029.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Michael Westphal
Agency Name
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Del Norte, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Ventura
Regions
Statewide
Other Location Info
Nearshore waters statewide
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 statewide 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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