Title
Caulerpa in Newport Harbor
Recommendation
The invasive algae, Caulerpa prolifera, was recently found growing in the Entrance Channel area of Newport Harbor. Staff will provide an update to the Harbor Commission on the current efforts to remove and eradicate the algae.
Recommendation:
1) Determine this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because this action will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
2) Receive and file.