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Experimental Release of Delta Smelt - Initial Study / Negative Declaration
  • August 11, 2021

Availability of an Initial Study / Negative Declaration for the annual release of 60,000 adult equivalent Delta Smelt (PDF) for a three-year period (SCH No. 2021080174) in Contra Costa, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. The experimental project aims to answer several questions regarding the feasibility of future releases.

  • Comments must be received by September 10, 2021, by 5:00 p.m.
  • Send comments to: askbdr@wildlife.ca.gov (subject line: "Experimental Release of Delta Smelt ND Comments").
Categories: General


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SERP Concurrences

Section 21080.56 of the California Public Resources Code(opens in new tab), 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, 2030.

Learn more about SERP.

Recent Concurrences

Zanker Farm Salmonid Restoration Project

3/27/2025

The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Stanislaus County Department of Public Works that the Zanker Farm Salmonid Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).).

Ventura River Watershed Riparian Resilience Program

3/27/2025

The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Ventura County Resource Conservation District that the Ventura River Watershed Riparian Resilience Program (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)

Deer Creek Meadows / North Fork Deer Creek Bridges Restoration Project

3/14/2025

The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Resource Conservation District of Tehama County that the Deer Creek Meadows / North Fork Deer Creek Bridges Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)

Salmon and Packer Creek Aspen Restoration Project

2/19/2025

The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board that the Salmon and Packer Creek Aspen Restoration Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)

Skey-wok Kee’ We Mech (It Needs Fire) Phase 1 Project

12/31/2024

The Director of CDFW has concurred with the lead agency determination by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection that the Skey-wok Kee’ We Mech (It Needs Fire) Phase 1 Project (PDF) qualifies as a statutorily exempt restoration project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Pub. Resources Code, § 21080.56, subd. (e).)

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Alternate formats of these documents will be made available upon request. If reasonable accommodation is needed, call CDFW at (916) 322-8911. The California Relay Service for the deaf or hearing-impaired can be utilized from TDD phones at (800) 735-2929. For information on CDFW's CEQA program visit its page.