Section 401 Water Quality Certification Public Notice

Lease M430-02 Shellfish Growing Equipment Quantities And Layout Adjustment


The San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board is currently reviewing an application for the following project for water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. We encourage public comments on the proposed work, which will be considered in the decision on certification. You may submit comments on this project to the staff member below.


Project Name:

Lease M430-02 Shellfish Growing Equipment Quantities And Layout Adjustment
City/County:

Unincorporated, Marin County
Comment Period:

09/10/2026 - 09/30/2026
Project Description:

The purpose of this project is to replace aging, outdated, on-bottom shellfish growing systems with modern off-bottom suspended baskets. This will increase oyster survival, quality, and operational efficiency, while reducing maintenance and greatly reducing environmental impacts.
Project Files:

Contact Staff for files
Staff Contact:

Kesley Kruger
(510) 622-2357
Water Quality Control Board
1515 Clay Street, Ste 1400
Oakland, CA 94612