Marine Life Protection Act Initiative North Coast Study Region

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The north coast study region (California/Oregon border to Alder Creek near Point Arena in Mendocino County) is the fourth Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) study region to undergo the regional marine protected area (MPA) planning and re-design process. This regional process started June 2009 with a series of introductory workshops and open houses. To learn more about how to get involved with the MPA planning process, visit Opportunities for Public Involvement or to find out more about the MLPA in general, visit Introduction to the MLPA.

Popular Resources

MLPA Initiative Issues Statement on Mendocino Commercial Fisherman Added to MLPA Stakeholder Group
(posted February 6, 2010)

MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Chair and California Department of Fish and Game Director Announce North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group; The diverse cross-interest group of marine stakeholders will meet Feb. 8-9 in Eureka
(posted January 29, 2010)

Request for Nominations to the MLPA Statewide Interests Group
(posted January 21, 2010)

Nominations Received for the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
(posted December 14, 2009)

Regional Profile of the North Coast Study Region
(posted December 2, 2009)

Blue Ribbon Task Force Named For MLPA North Coast Study Region; Panel's First Meeting Nov. 18 and 19 in Eureka
(posted November 17, 2009)

Guide to Developing External MPA Arrays
(posted November 10, 2009)

Request for Nominations to the North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
(October 30, 2009)

News Release: CDFG Director Donald Koch announces members of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
(October 27, 2009)

Media Advisory: Marine Life Protection Act North Coast Workshop to be Held Tuesday
Note Location Change for Fort Bragg
(September 28, 2009)

News Release: MLPA Initiative Hosts Workshop on North Coast Marine Protected Area Planning
Workshop to include review of north coast MPA planning process, MarineMap training
(Updated September 22, 2009)

News Release: MLPA Initiative Begins Planning Process in California’s North Coast Region
Members of the public are invited to learn about redesigning California’s marine protected areas
(July 15, 2009)

Call for Nominations for the North Coast Science Advisory Team
(July 20, 2009)

Newsletter: North Coast News