CDFW Clause Samples
The CDFW clause refers to provisions involving the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, typically included in contracts or agreements that may impact wildlife or natural resources in California. This clause often outlines requirements for compliance with state regulations, such as obtaining necessary permits or conducting environmental assessments before proceeding with certain activities. Its core practical function is to ensure that all parties adhere to state environmental laws, thereby protecting wildlife and natural habitats and reducing the risk of legal or regulatory violations.
CDFW. CDFW is a State Agency within the California Natural Resources Agency charged with responsibility for administering the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). CDFW enters into this Agreement pursuant to CESA and its implementing regulations.
CDFW. Permittee shall submit annual reports by February 1st of each year for the compensatory mitigation site(s) beginning after the plants have been in the ground for an entire spring and summer, and continuing for five years or until the performance criteria described in the Wetland WMMP are achieved. Permittee with then request a final review of the site and written confirmation of success from CDFW as per the CDFW CM 4.
1. Reports will include the following information:
1. Description of the restoration activities, including revegetation and exotic species removal, and when these activities were conducted;
2. Description of natural recruitment of native species on the site;
3. Qualitative and quantitative monitoring data related to required performance standards;
4. Weather conditions and response of restoration areas to changes in weather conditions;
5. Observations of any state or federally listed threatened or endangered species, California species of special concern, or their sign on restoration areas;
6. A table of general wildlife species using the site including reptiles, birds, mammals and invertebrates based on casual observation of those animals, their tracks, scat or other signs.
7. Discussion of any problems encountered during restoration, and the remediation implemented, including weed control, trash removal, etc.
CDFW. ● CDFW shall assign a Project Manager with responsibilities for… ● CDFW shall identify an Executive Sponsor with authorities and responsibilities for... ● CDFW shall provide input, specifically as it relates to species within its jurisdiction, related to the development ofalternatives for NEPA and a Proposed Action for the BA. ● CDFW shall participate as a NEPA cooperating agency during Reclamation’s development ofan EIS. ● CDFW will coordinate with DWR, USFWS, and NMFS to coordinate appropriate CESA compliance, ifnecessary.