California Science Center Foundation Collections

The California Science Center Foundation has been granted a permit under Fish and Game Code Section 2081(a) by the Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 7 - Marine, Monterey, to collect steelhead trout for educational and permanent collection purposes. The permit allows for the take of steelhead trout through various sampling methods including hook and line, beach seining, purse seining, and midwater trawling, all conducted year-round through December 31, 2028. These activities are intended to support the Foundation’s educational mission by acquiring specimens for display and public learning, with all operations subject to specific conditions outlined in the permit to ensure compliance with wildlife regulations. The sampling program is focused on marine species and is designed to contribute to the permanent collections of the California Science Center. The permit is administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, with Dylan Inskeep, Environmental Scientist, listed as the primary point of contact and Erin Shusterman identified as the project applicant. The activity is confined to California waters and follows federal and state guidelines for non-commercial scientific and educational collection. While no solicitation number or NAICS code is assigned, the permit was posted on June 24, 2026, and remains valid until the end of 2028. All collection activities must align with conservation objectives and are subject to monitoring to prevent undue impact on steelhead populations and marine ecosystems.