Center for Coastal Marine Sciences (CCMS) Educational Collections
Summary
SCH Number
2026090022
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Center for Coastal Marine Sciences (CCMS) Educational Collections
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/1/2026
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for educational purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) and 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 the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo’s permanent collections for educational classes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture coho salmon and Chinook salmon during surveys. The applicant will conduct year-round permanent collection sampling
of nearshore and estuarine fishes, invertebrates, and zooplankton using hook & line – baited shrimp fly, hook & line – unbaited shrimp fly, beach seine, and fish trap 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
Benjamin Ruttenberg
Agency Name
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Job Title
Project Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Regions
Countywide, Southern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and estuarine waters of San Luis Obispo 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 involves permanent collection sampling within nearshore and estuarine waters of San Luis Obispo County. The Project will not cause serious or major disturbance to coho salmon or Chinook salmon listed under the California Endangered Species Act.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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