Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects CEQA Notices and Documents Request a SERP Consultation SERP Concurrences Questions and Answers Contact Us Section 21080.56 of the California Public Resources Code, also known as the Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP), provides a California Environmental Quality Act statutory exemption for fish and wildlife restoration projects that meet certain requirements. CDFW’s Cutting the Green Tape Program is responsible for coordinating with lead agencies seeking SERP concurrence. SERP is currently anticipated to sunset on January 1, 2025. Learn more on the main SERP page. Type in the box below and hit the enter key or tap the magnifying glass to search for keywords Santa Clara River Restoration November 21, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Ventura County Resource Conservation District that the Santa Clara River Restoration (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Volcan Mountain Nature Center Forest Resilience Project November 13, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County that the Volcan Mountain Nature Center Forest Resilience Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Prescott Preserve Ecological Restoration Project November 8, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Wildlife Conservation Board that the Prescott Preserve Ecological Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Staten Island Wetland Restoration and Carbon Farming for Habitat, Climate, and Communities October 20, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy that the Staten Island Wetland Restoration and Carbon Farming for Habitat, Climate, and Communities (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: I-15 Mojave Wildlife Crossings Restoration Project October 13, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Department of Transportation, District 8 that the I-15 Mojave Wildlife Crossings Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Santa Ana River Riparian Restoration, Recreation and Protection Project September 13, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District that the Santa Ana River Riparian Restoration, Recreation and Protection Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Taylor Ranch Arundo Removal Project Phase 4 September 13, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Ventura County Resource Conservation District that the Taylor Ranch Arundo Removal Project Phase 4 (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Sulphur Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project August 7, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by Napa County Resource Conservation District that the Sulphur Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Sierra Foothill Forest Climate Resilience Project August 7, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Wildlife Conservation Board that the Sierra Foothill Forest Climate Resilience Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: Inskip Diversion Dam Removal and Stream Restoration Project July 12, 2023 The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the State Water Resources Control Board that the Inskip Diversion Dam Removal and Stream Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).) Continue reading... Categories: General Tagged: 1234Next