Marine Life Protection Act Initiative, First Phase (2004-2007)

Popular Resources

• Master Plan for MPAs: Revised Draft (January 2008)
• Final Environmental Impact Report for Proposed MPAs within the Central California Coast (March 2007)
  Click here to see a list of locations where print copies of the final EIR can be found (Adobe Reader required)
• Central Coast Regulatory and Environmental Review Process Documents (Updated January 21, 2007)
• California Fish and Game Commission initial preferred alternative for MPAs in the Central California Coast
  (Pigeon Point to Point Conception - August 15, 2006)

Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Overview

Why the Initiative?  |  MLPA Summary  |  Memorandum of Understanding

The California Resources Agency and California Department of Fish and Game are partnering with the Resources Legacy Fund Foundation and others in a new initiative to achieve the MLPA goals. This public-private partnership will be guided by the advice of scientists, resource managers, experts, stakeholders and members of the public. The 1999 MLPA directed the state to design and manage a network of marine protected areas in order to, among other things, protect marine life and habitats, marine ecosystems, and marine natural heritage, as well as improve recreational, educational and study opportunities provided by marine ecosystems. Marine protected areas include state marine reserves, state marine parks and state marine conservation areas.

Visit the links below and in the right side bar to learn more about the MLPA Initiative.

• Click here for information on why the initiative was established.
• Click here for a statement from the Resources Legacy Fund Foundation.
• Click here to join the MLPA Initiative Mailing List.