Field Sampling Fishes and Invertebrates in Nearshore & Coastal Waters of Humboldt County, California
Summary
SCH Number
2022020538
Public Agency
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marin Region 7
(CDFW)
Document Title
Field Sampling Fishes and Invertebrates in Nearshore & Coastal Waters of Humboldt County, California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/23/2022
Document Description
The Department of Fish and Wildlife is issuing a permit to Humboldt State University pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) for research purposes. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to take Longfin Smelt, Coho Salmon, and steelhead trout during the course sampling, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the permit. The purpose of this sampling is for research and educational opportunities for students. The Section 2081(a) permit authorizes the applicant to potentially capture Longfin Smelt, Coho Salmon, and steelhead trout during surveys. The applicant will conduct year round sampling of nearshore and coastal water fishes and invertebrates through the use of hook and line, beach seine, bottom trawl, light trap, cast net, fyke net, baited remote underwater video cameras, midwater trawls, hand nets, and SMURFS from January 31, 2022 through January 31, 2025.
Contact Information
Name
Dylan Inskeep
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Nearshore and coastal waters of Humboldt County
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306, Information Collection, Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
The Project involves sampling within Humboldt County nearshore and coastal waters which will not result in a serious or major disturbance to Longfin Smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys), Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch), or steelhead trout (O. mykiss), which are all listed under the California Endangered Species Act.