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Marine Region California Marine Protected Areas MPA Planning Process Historical Information MPA Proposals and Evaluations (Central Coast Study Region) Initial Preferred Alternative for MPAs
Marine Region California Marine Protected Areas MPA Planning Process Historical Information MPA Proposals and Evaluations (Central Coast Study Region) Initial Preferred Alternative for MPAsInitial Preferred Alternative for MPAs in the Central California Coast (August 15, 2006)
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Fish and Game Commission Preferred MPA Proposal
- North Portion of the Central Coast Study Region
- South Portion of the Central Coast Study Region
- Science Advisory Team - Analysis sub-team review of potential changes recommended by Fish and Game Commission
Commission Direction for Preparation of the Initial Preferred Alternative
- Detailed description, maps, objectives and rationale for the Commission's initial preferred alternative
(Large file - 900 KB) - Comparison of proposed regulations in the Commission's initial preferred and other alternatives
- Detailed comparison of areas and habitats in the Commission's initial preferred and other alternatives
Subregion 1:
- Package P with 122° 21' W for west boundary at Año Nuevo
- Insert Natural Bridges intertidal SMR from 3R
Subregion 2:
- Package 3R in Soquel Canyon and Portuguese Ledge
- Package P in Moro Cojo and Elkhorn Slough
Subregion 3:
- Provide regulatory options for fishing and diving at certain times of the day and days of week
- Package P with addition of an SMR going from Pt. Pinos to the southwestern extent of Package P (Point Joe) in Monterey/Pacific Grove.
Subregion 4:
- Package 3R at Pt. Sur
- Package P at Big Creek
Subregion 5:
- Package P at Piedras Blancas
- Package 3R with adjustment for due east/west boundaries for Cambria park and reserve
Subregion 6:
- Package P for Pt. Buchon and Morro Bay
Subregion 7:
- Package P for Vandenberg
Those with ESRI compatible geographic information systems should visit the CDFW Marine Region GIS website for downloadable GIS data, including current MPA packages for the central coast and contact information for GIS staff. Look for the data link under GIS Downloads in the right navigation bar.