California Fish and Game Commission initial preferred alternative for MPAs in the Central California Coast (Pigeon Point to Point Conception - 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
  • Analysis of habitat representation
  • Analysis of size and spacing
  • Analysis of potential impacts to commercial and recreational fisheries

 

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 CDFG 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.