Understanding eelgrass (Zostera marine) ecology & resiliency in natural & restored beds of San Francisco Bay
Summary
SCH Number
2026070012
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Understanding eelgrass (Zostera marine) ecology & resiliency in natural & restored beds of San Francisco Bay
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/1/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to San Francisco State
University pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for scientific purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), and Delta smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus) during the course of sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for San Francisco State University’s Estuary & Ocean Science Center’s research study on eelgrass within the San Francisco Bay. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture longfin smelt, Chinook salmon, coho salmon, white sturgeon, and Delta smelt during surveys. The applicant will conduct yearround research sampling of species within eelgrass beds of San Francisco Bay through the use of fish traps, beach seines, hoop nets, and fyke nets through December 31, 2028.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Katharyn Boyer
Agency Name
San Francisco State University
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Other Location Info
San Francisco Bay (specifically waters off the counties of Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco)
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 San Francisco Bay which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to longfin smelt, Chinook salmon, coho salmon,
white sturgeon, and Delta smelt which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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