Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP) Concurrences
Enacted on September 23, 2021, Senate Bill 155 created a statutory CEQA exemption for projects that "conserve, restore, protect, or enhance, and assist in the recovery of California fish and wildlife, and habitat upon which they depend or that restore or provide habitat for California native fish and wildlife".
Lead agencies must obtain concurrence from the Director of CDFW that the project meets qualifying criteria set forth in Public Resources Code section 21080.56, subdivisions(a) to (d).
For more information on SERP, please visit our SERP internet page.
2023
- May 12, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region that the Beard Ranch Riparian Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- May 2, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by Sacramento County that the Rooney 2 Preserve (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- April 12, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region that the Hoke Valley Meadow Restoration Project Phase 1 (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- April 4, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the County of San Luis Obispo that the Black Lake Ecological Area Enhancement Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- March 30, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region that the Upper Truckee River Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- March 30, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy that the Knightsen Wetland Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- March 14, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Lake County Community Development Department that the Wright Wetland Preserve Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- February 3, 2023
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the San Mateo Resource Conservation District that the Pescadero Creek Habitat Enhancement at Pescadero Creek County Park (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- January 20, 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).)
2022
- December 30, 2022
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Natural Resources Agency that the Bombay Beach Wetland Enhancement Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- November 16, 2022
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the East Bay Regional Park District that the Restore Hayward Marsh Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- November 10, 2022
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Wildlife Conservation Board that the Trinity Alps Forest Restoration Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- August 5, 2022
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Wildlife Conservation Board that the Riparian Area 1 Restoration Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) at River Garden Farms qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- July 19, 2022
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lahontan Region that the Boca Unit Floodplain Restoration Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- April 18, 2022
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the State Coastal Conservancy that the Ormond Beach Initial Restoration Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
- March 30, 2022
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by Sonoma County that the Lakeville Creek Restoration Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)
2021
- December 28, 2021
The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board that the Garcia River Estuary Enhancement Project (PDF)(opens in new tab) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)