The FishNet 4C program is a County-based salmonid protection and restoration program that brings together the six Central California Coastal Counties (4C) of Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and Monterey. These counties lie geographically within the Central California Coastal Evolutionary Significant Unit (CCCESU), as delineated by the National Marine Fisheries Service and defined by the coho salmon and steelhead trout populations, both of which species are listed in the region as threatened under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) with coho salmon listed as endangered under the California State ESA. In light of the listings and recognizing the need to address County land management regulations and practices which affect salmonid populations, Supervisors from the six counties decided to take a proactive stand for fisheries protection and restoration and formed FishNet 4C. Members of the FishNet 4C steering committee include county Supervisors, county department managers and staff, local, state and federal agencies and other key players within the counties such as RCDs and watershed groups. FishNet teams in each county are comprised of Supervisors and staff from public works, planning, parks, open space and special districts.
Mission
To restore California's listed and declining natural Salmon and Steelhead populations to levels
which are healthy, sustainable and support a productive fishing industry within our region.
Contact Us
Kallie Marie Kull (kallie@igc.org)
FishNet4C
(510) 649-0704
