Permit Tracker
Follow the published approvals, source links, and check dates. Estimates and unknown figures are marked.
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Public chart · California shellfish & seaweed
Permit Reef
The reef of permits is real.
We’re charting it.
No account needed for the public chart.
Permit Reef files nothing, gives no legal advice, and does not speak for any agency.
The shared desk is private; reviewers can request access.
Start with the public record
The chart. The questions. The source shelf.
Known Gaps
See what the public record does not settle, who could answer each question, and what is published so far.
Open known gapsResources
Read agency pages and source documents grouped in the same order as the permitting route.
Open resourcesWhat’s live today
- Route steps charted
- 15
- Public sources linked
- 48
- Open questions marked
- 5
- Latest automatic source-link check
- Nov 2, 2026
Counts describe this public reference, not agency approvals, users, or supporters. Each source has its own check date.
Before you plan a project
Costs, timing, and location depend on your route.
These are reported planning ranges, not agency fees or deadlines. Check the published sources and your project’s requirements in the Permit Tracker.
Environmental review costs
$150K–$500K+
Reported by growers and consultants, not a published statewide fee.
Lease planning timelines
5–10 years for a new lease
Species changes: 2–5 years. These are compiled estimates, not agency deadlines.
A distinct Humboldt Bay route
The District’s pre-permitted footprint is worth checking. Current availability and project fit need confirmation.
Check the route and sourcesA proposal for California aquaculture
CAPRA: proposed permitting improvements
CAPRA is a proposed California aquaculture permitting measure at the collaborative input stage. Brackish & Co’s 12-month plan sets out the research, public outreach, and policy work the effort seeks to fund. It is a proposal, not a promise of passage.
Presentation updated October 26, 2026
The public chart is compiled from published agency pages and documents. Campaign pages describe proposals supplied by Jules Marsh and Brackish & Co. Automatic source-link checks run weekly and test whether a page answers, not whether its content is correct. Entry stamps show their own check dates. Corrections are reviewed before the chart is changed.