Meetings and Events (North Coast Study Region)

January 21, 2011
North Coast MLPA Public Hearing
Humboldt County Board of Supervisors Chambers
825 Fifth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda
Presentation: The Marine Life Protection Act and MPA Planning in the North Coast Study Region

June 6, 2012
1:00 p.m.
Red Lion Hotel
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

June 29-30, 2011
University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
110 W. Fremont Street
Stockton, CA

Meeting Agenda

• 6/29/2011
• 6/30/2011

Meeting Summary

• 6/29/2011
• 6/30/2011

Meeting Documents

• Options Regarding Marine Protected Areas for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• California Department of Fish and Game Unresolved Feasibility Issues for North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Revised Marine Protected Area Proposal in the Marine Life Protection Act North Coast Study Region :Revised Supplemental Report to the California Fish and Game Commission
• MLPA Initiative Recommended Options and Sub-options Regarding Marine Protected Areas for the MLPA North Coast Study Region

February 2, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Resources Agency Building, Auditorium
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Presentations

• Habitat, Size and Spacing Evaluations of BRTF Recommended MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation
• Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries from the North Coast Enhanced Compliance Alternative and Revised Round 3 NCRSG Marine Protected Area Proposals
  PowerPoint Presentation
• PowerPoint presentation: Other Considerations: Birds and Mammals & Water and Sediment Quality
  PowerPoint Presentation
• California State Parks Evaluation of MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation
• MLPA Planning and Recommendations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation
• Overview of the BRTF Recommended Marine Protected Area Proposals for the North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation

February 2, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Resources Agency Building, Auditorium
1416 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Presentations

• Habitat, Size and Spacing Evaluations of BRTF Recommended MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation
• Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries from the North Coast Enhanced Compliance Alternative and Revised Round 3 NCRSG Marine Protected Area Proposals
  PowerPoint Presentation
• PowerPoint presentation: Other Considerations: Birds and Mammals & Water and Sediment Quality
  PowerPoint Presentation
• California State Parks Evaluation of MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation
• MLPA Planning and Recommendations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation
• Overview of the BRTF Recommended Marine Protected Area Proposals for the North Coast Study Region
  PowerPoint Presentation

December 9, 2010
10:00 a.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Review north coast recommendations adopted by the BRTF in October and discuss the intent of Motion 4 from those recommendations
• Review and potentially adopt an additional recommendation for the MLPA North Coast Study Region consistent with options identified at the October 25-26, 2010 BRTF meeting and maintaining the placement of MPAs as developed by the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group

Meeting Documents

• Summary of Actions Resulting from Motions Adopted by the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (November 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Summary of Actions Taken by the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force on October 26, 2010 and Potential Additional Recommendation for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document A.2
• Draft Proposed Text for Potential Alternative MPA Proposal for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (November 30, 2010 draft)
  Briefing Document B.1

Monday, October 25, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
River Lodge Conference Center
1800 Riverwalk Drive
Fortuna, CA 95540

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive the Round 3 MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG) Marine Protected Area (MPA) Proposal and Round 3 NCRSG Special Closures Recommendation
• Receive evaluations of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal, MPA Proposal 0 (existing MPAs), and Round 3 NCRSG Special Closures Recommendation from the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), California Department of Parks and Recreation (California State Parks), and MLPA Initiative staff
• Discuss and develop north coast study region recommendations for marine protected areas and special closures
• Receive updates on the SAT, NCRSG, and MLPA Statewide Interests Group (SIG)
• Receive updates on north coast public outreach and education, tribal outreach and data gathering, the 2008-2011 MLPA Initiative budget and upcoming meetings
• Receive an update on MLPA implementation in other study regions

Briefing Documents

• California Department of Fish and Game Memo Regarding Marine Protected Area Implementation and Monitoring (October 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: California Department of Fish and Game Marine Protected Area Implementation Update
  Briefing Document A.2
• MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Levels of Protection for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (approved October 14, 2010; document revised October 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Responses to Science Questions Posed during the July 29-30, 2010 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting (approved October 14, 2010; document revised October 21, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.2
• Summary of Input from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities Regarding the MLPA North Coast Project (input submitted through August 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Proposed Uses from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities for Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals (input received through August 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.2
• Recommended Changes to the Proposed Uses Intended to Accommodate Tribes and Tribal Communities in the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal (revised October 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.3
• MLPA Initiative 2008-2011 budget update
  Briefing Document F.1
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Setting the Decision-Making Context for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Concluding the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA Planning Process
  Briefing Document H.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Marine Protected Area Proposal
  Briefing Document I.1
• Comparison of Existing MPAs (Proposal 0) and Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal by Designation Type and Level of Protection
  Briefing Document I.2
• Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document I.3
• MPA Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
  Briefing Document I.4
• Public Comments Received Regarding the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.5
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Round 3 MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Special Closures Recommendation
  Briefing Document J.1
• Cluster Maps, Descriptions, and Basic Information for Round 3 NCRSG Special Closures Recommendation (compiled Octber 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.2
• Public Comments Received Regarding NCRSG Recommendations for Special Closures in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document J.3
• Round 3 MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Special Closures Recommendation: Green and Flatiron Rocks Alternative (submitted August 24, 2010; document revised October 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.4
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Evaluations of Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document K.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Size and Spacing Evaluations of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document L.1
• Evaluation of North Coast Round 3 MPA Proposal: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size and MPA Spacing Analyses (October 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document L.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries from the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document M.1
• Summary of Potential Impacts of Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Marine Protected Area Proposal on Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (revised October 11, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluation of MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Round 3 MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document N.1
• Summary of Bioeconomic Model Evaluation of Round 3 NCRSG Marine Protected Area Proposal for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (October 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluations for the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document O.1
• Evaluations of Benefits to Marine Birds from Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Marine Protected Area Proposal and Recommended Special Closures
  Briefing Document O.2
• Evaluation of Benefits to Marine Mammals from Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Marine Protected Area Proposal and Recommended Special Closures
  Briefing Document O.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: SAT Evaluation of Water and Sediment Quality of Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Marine Protected Area Proposal
  Briefing Document P.1
• Summary of SAT Water and Sediment Quality Evaluation of Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Marine Protected Area Proposal (October 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of California Department of Fish and Game Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document Q.1
• California Department of Fish and Game Evaluation and Comments on the Final (Round 3) Stakeholder Proposal for Marine Protected Areas in the Marine Life Protection Act North Coast Study Region (November 10, 2010) (This document was received on November 30
  Briefing Document Q.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: California State Parks Round 3 NCRSG MPA Evaluation
  Briefing Document R.1
• California Department of Parks and Recreation Evaluation of Round 3 MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA Proposal (October 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document R.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: MLPA Goal 3 Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document S.1
• Evaluation of the Round 3 MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder up MPA Proposal Relative to Goal 3 of the Marine Life Protection Act (October 21, 2010)
  Briefing Document S.2
• Guidelines to Assist Stakeholders in Addressing Goal 3 of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) in the MLPA North Coast Process
  Briefing Document S.3
• MLPA Initiative Staff Memo Regarding Potential Actions at the October 25-26, 2010 BRTF Meeting (October 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document V.1

July 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
July 22, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
C.V. Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Discuss and potentially approve additional guidance to the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group regarding developing Round 3 NCSRG marine protected area (MPA) proposals.
• Receive MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG) draft MPA proposals
• Receive draft recommendations for special closures developed by the NCRSG
• Receive evaluations of NCRSG draft MPA proposals, MPA Proposal 0 (existing MPAs), and special closures from the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT),MLPA Initiative staff, California Department of Fish and Game (DFG), and California Department of Parks and Recreation (California State Parks)
• Receive updates on the SAT, NCRSG, and MLPA Statewide Interests Group (SIG)
• Receive updates on north coast goals and objectives, public outreach and education, tribal outreach and data gathering, the 2008-2011 MLPA Initiative budget and upcoming meetings
• Receive an update on MLPA implementation in other study regions

Meeting Documents

• PowerPoint Presentation: MLPA Goals and Regional Objectives for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (July 21, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Goals, Regional Objectives, Stakeholder Priorities, and Design and Implementation Considerations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised April 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.2
• Charter of the MLPA Statewide Interests Group (January 11, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Members of the MLPA Statewide Interests Group (June 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.2
• Sample Summer 2010 Open House Outreach Materials: Flyer, Open House Guide, Key Resources, Comment Form
  Briefing Document F.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Public Outreach and Education in the North Coast Study Region (July 21, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.2
• Sample Letter to Tribes and Tribal Communities Inviting Review of the Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the North Coast Study Region (May 28, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.1
• Data Sheet for Submitting Input from California Tribes and Tribal Communities Regarding Allowed Uses for North Coast Round 2 Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals (June 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document H.1
• Comparison of Existing MPAs (Proposal 0) and Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals by Designation Type and Level of Protection (July 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.2
• Ruby Draft MPA Proposal 1: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.3
• Ruby Draft MPA Proposal 2: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.4
• Sapphire Draft MPA Proposal 1: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.5
• Sapphire Draft MPA Proposal 2: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.6
• MPA Proposal 0 (existing MPAs): Overview Map, Staff Summary, and Description of MPAs
  Briefing Document H.7
• Side-by-Side Maps and Proposed Regulations for NCRSG draft MPA proposals Ruby 1, Ruby 2, Sapphire 1 and Sapphire 2, and MPA Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
  Briefing Document H.8
• Summary of Public Comments Received Regarding the Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (July 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.9
• Public Comments Received through July 19, 2010 Regarding Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals (revised and updated July 27, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.10
• Detail Maps, Descriptions, and Basic Information for Round 2 NCRSG Draft Proposed Special Closures in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Round 2 North Coast Draft Special Closure Proposals
  Briefing Document I.2
• Summary of Public Comments Received Regarding NCRSG Draft Recommendations for Special Closures in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (July 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document I.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: SAT Evaluation of Water and Sediment Quality of Round 2 North Coast Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals
  Briefing Document J.1
• Summary of SAT Water and Sediment Quality Evaluation of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the North Coast Study Region (revised June 21, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document K.1
• Evaluation of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size and MPA Spacing Analyses (revised July 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Size and Spacing Evaluations of the Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document L.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Round 2 Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.1
• Summary of Potential Impacts of Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals on Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (revised July 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document N.1
• Summary of Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised June 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluations for Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document O.1
• Evaluations of Benefits to Marine Birds from Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals and Associated Special Closures (revised July 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.2
• Evaluation of Benefits to Marine Mammals from Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals and Associated Special Closures (revised July 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Evaluation of Round 2 Proposals
  Briefing Document P.1
• Feasibility Evaluation of Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (July 15, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: California State Parks Evaluation of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document Q.1
• California State Parks Evaluation of Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals (June 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.2
• Summary of California State Parks Coastal Units in the North Coast Study Region (April 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: MLPA Goal 3 Evaluation of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document R.1
• Evaluation of Existing Marine Protected Areas and Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals Relative to MLPA Goal 3 (July 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document R.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Planned Round 3 Process Design for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document T.1
• Memo from MLPA Initiative Staff Regarding Planned Process Design for Round 3
  Briefing Document T.2
• MLPA Initiative Phase 3, Year 2 Funding Description (private funds only), June 30, 2010 Year-end Update
  Briefing Document W.1
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised April 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document W.2

May 17, 2010
2:00 p.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objective

• Discuss and potentially approve additional policy direction for the north coast regarding tribal uses of marine resources

Meeting Documents

• Proposed Motion by MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Member Meg Caldwell Regarding Traditional, Non-Commercial Tribal Uses of Marine Resources in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (May 4, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.1
• Revised Proposed Motion by MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Member Meg Caldwell Regarding Traditional, Non-Commercial Tribal Uses of Marine Resources in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (May 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.2

May 3, 2010 at 8:30 a..m.
May 4, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Elk Valley Rancheria
2332 Howland Hill Road
Crescent City, CA 95531

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive input on the revised regional profile for the north coast study region
• Discuss and potentially approve additional policy direction for the north coast
• Discuss California Department of Fish and Game and California Department of Parks and Recreation input on the state decision-making context related to tribal uses of marine resources
• Receive evaluations of the external proposed MPA arrays submitted by community groups
• Receive updates on the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG), and MLPA Statewide Interests Group (SIG)
• Receive updates on public outreach and education, staffing, and the 2008-2011 budget
• Receive an update on MLPA implementation in other study regions

Meeting Documents

• PowerPoint Presentation: Update for the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
  Briefing Document B.1
• Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (adopted March 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Regional Profile for the North Coast Study Region (California-Oregon Border to Alder Creek (April 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Public Comments Regarding the February 19, 2010 Regional Profile of the North Coast Study Region (California-Oregon Border to Alder Creek)
  Briefing Document F.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Public Input the February 19, 2010 Regional Profile of the North Coat Study Region (California-Oregon Border to Alder Creek)
  Briefing Document F.2
• Overview Maps and Staff Summaries for External MPA Arrays A-H and MPA Proposal 0 (Existing MPAs)
  Briefing Document G.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Existing MPAs and Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays from Community Groups
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Science Guidance from the Marine Life Protection Act, Master Plan for MPAs, and MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document H.1
• Summary of Marine Life Protection Act Guidance, Guidelines and Evaluation Approaches (Revised March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.2
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate Marine Protected Area Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (March 16, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document H.3
• Survey Methods and Summary Statistics for Ecotrust’s North Coast Study Region Fisheries Uses and Value Project (Draft 16 March 2010)
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of North Coast Fisheries Uses and Values Project, and Round 1 Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
  Briefing Document I.2
• Summary of Potential Impacts of the February 2010 External Proposed MPA Arrays pn Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document I.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Evaluations of the Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document J.1
• Evaluation of North Coast Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size, and MPA Spacing Analyses (revised March 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Size and Spacing Evaluations of the Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document K.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document L.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluations for Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.1
• Marine Birds Evaluation Results for Round 1 External MPA Arrays: Supplemental Information (March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.2
• Marine Mammals Evaluation Results for Round 1 External MPA Arrays: Supplemental Information (March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Water Quality Guidance and Evaluation Methods, and Round 1 Evaluation Results
  Briefing Document N.1
• Draft Recommendations for Considering Water Quality and Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document N.2
• Water Quality Concerns and Opportunities: Draft Maps for the North Coast Study Region (March 18, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.3
• SAT Water Quality Evaluations: External Array Score Summary Handouts (March 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.4
• California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Criteria and Evaluation Components for Marine Protected Area Proposals (Revised March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.1
• California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Evaluation of Existing MPAs in the North Coast Study Region (Revised 16 March 2010)
  Briefing Document O.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Criteria for MPA Proposals, and Evaluation of Existing MPAs and Round 1 Arrays
  Briefing Document O.3
• California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Evaluation of Round 1 Arrays for the North Coast Study Region (23 March 2010)
  Briefing Document O.4
• California Department of Fish and Game Enforcement Division Memo on Retrieval of Commercial Fishing Gear from Closed Areas to Fishing (March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.5
• California State Parks Guidelines for Developing Marine Managed Areas (March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: State Parks Guidance and Evaluation Methods and Results of Round 1 Evaluation
  Briefing Document P.2
• California State Parks Evaluation of North Coast Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays (March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.3
• Summary of California State Parks Coastal Units in the North Coast Study Region (April 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.4
• PowerPoint Presentation: Goal 3 Consideration in the MLPA Initiative
  Briefing Document Q.1
• Draft Guidelines to Assist Stakeholders in Addressing Goal 3 of the Marine Life Protection Act in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (April 13, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document Q.2
• MLPA Goals and Regional Objectives Adopted in the MLPA North Central Coast Study Region and MLPA South Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document R.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MLPA Goals and Regional Objectives for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document R.2
• Draft Goals, Regional Objectives, Stakeholder Priorities, and Design and Implementation Considerations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (March 24, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document R.3
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Policy Guidance for Tribal Uses: How to Make Operational During Development of MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document T.1
• MLPA Initiative 2008-2011 budget update (May 3, 2010)
  Briefing Document U.1
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised April 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document U.2

March 18, 2010
2:00 p.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive an update from the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
• Discuss and potentially approve additional policy direction for the north coast related to tribal and tribal community uses of marine resources
• Discuss and potentially approve pursuing additional legal guidance related to tribal and tribal community uses of marine resources in marine protected areas
• Receive updates on staffing and the 2008-2011 budget
• Receive an update on MLPA implementation in other study regions

Meeting Documents

• Guidance Motions Related to Tribes and Tribal Communities (March 1, 2010; staff revised March 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Potential legal questions from MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force members (March 15, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• March 17, 2010 memo to the BRTF from senior MLPA staff
  Briefing Document C.2
• MLPA Initiative 2008-2011 budget update (February 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Calendar of Upcoming Meetings for the North Coast Study Region (revised March 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.2

March 1, 2010
9:00 a.m.
C.V. Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln St.
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive science presentations on water quality and on the use of commercial and recreational fishing data in the design and evaluation of marine protected areas (MPAs)
• Confirm applicability of policy direction provided in previous study regions to the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Discuss and potentially approve additional policy direction for the north coast
• Receive and discuss California Department of Fish and Game and California Department of Parks and Recreation input on the state decision-making context related to tribal uses of marine resources
• Receive the external proposed MPA arrays submitted by community groups
• Receive updates on the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG), and MLPA Statewide Interests Group (SIG)
• Receive updates on the north coast regional profile, public outreach and education, staffing, and the 2008-2011 budget
• Receive an update on MLPA implementation in other study regions

Meeting Documents

• MLPA staff memo regarding asking science questions of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (February 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Charter of the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (February 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• Charge and Draft Ground Rules for the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (January 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.2
• Stakeholder Assessment Memorandum - North Coast Process (February 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.3
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Appointments to the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (February 2, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Guidelines for Providing Effective Public Comment to the MLPA North Coast Project (February 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.2
• Public outreach and education poster
  Briefing Document E.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays from Community Groups
  Briefing Document G.9
• Overlap Between Round 1 – North Coast External Proposed MPA Arrays (February 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.10
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the North Coast Fisheries Uses and Values Project
  Briefing Document H.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Water Quality in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• I-Team memo regarding legal guidance from the California Department of Fish and Game and California Fish and Game Commission staff (February 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.1
• California State Parks Departmental Notice No. 2007-05 regarding Native American consultation and policy implementation procedures (November 16, 2007)
  Briefing Document J.2
• Proposed Recommendation to the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force from the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (February 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.3
• Staff memo regarding updated summary of key guidance provided in previous Marine Life Protection Act studyrRegions for the development of marine protected area proposals (January 13, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.1
• Proposed Design Elements for the Round 2 Marine Protected Area Planning Process (February 24, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.2
• Draft Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised February 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document L.1
• MLPA Initiative 2008-2011 budget update (February 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.1
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised February 9, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.2

January 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Elk Valley Rancheria Community Center
2332 Howland Hill Road
Crescent City, CA 95531

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive a panel presentation on the evolving nature of living marine resource management and the role of marine protected areas
• Receive presentations regarding the science of marine protected areas
• Review policy direction provided in previous study regions, discuss applicability to the MLPA North Coast Study Region, and potentially approve policy direction for the north coast
• Receive a panel presentation on Native American tribal interests and concerns
• Receive updates on the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG), and MLPA Statewide Interests Group (SIG)
• Receive an update on public outreach and education, staffing, and the 2008-2011 budget
• Receive an update on the transmittal of recommendations for the MLPA South Coast Study Region

Meeting Documents

• Individuals Nominated to the MLPA North Coast Study Region (January 9, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Request for Nominations to the MLPA Statewide Interests Group for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (January 11, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• Draft Regional Profile for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (December 2, 2009)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Staff Memo Regarding Updated Summary of Key Guidance Provided in Previous Marine Life Protection Act Study Regions for the Development of Marine Protected Area Proposals (January 13, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.1
• Consideration of Fish Stocks and Fisheries in Science Guidelines and Evaluation of MPA Proposals (revised May 18, 2009; adopted May 5, 2009)
  Briefing Document G.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Consideration of Fisheries in Science Guidelines and Evaluations
  Briefing Document G.2
• California Department of Fish and Game Policy Guidance for Consideration of Fisheries Management in Implementation of the Marine Life Protection Act (November 12, 2009)
  Briefing Document G.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Fishery Closures in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.4
• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine Habitats, Ecosystems and Ecosystem Services
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Oceanographic Patterns in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document J.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Adult Movement, Larval Dispersal and Connectivity
  Briefing Document K.1
• MLPA Staff and Their Roles in the MLPA Initiative (January 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.1
• Phase 3, Year 2 Funding Description (private funds only), July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011 (updated January 10, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.1
• Calendar of upcoming dates for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised January 7, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.2
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (2009-2010) Operating Procedures (revised November 18, 2009)
  Briefing Document O.1
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (2009-2010) Policy for an Open and Transparent Process (re-adopted November 18, 2009)
  Briefing Document O.2
• Third Phase Reimbursement Rate Guidelines (Adopted September 8, 2008; re-adopted November 18, 2009)
  Briefing Document O.3

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive charge from Secretary for Resources Mike Chrisman
• Receive an introduction to the MLPA North Coast Study Region (NCSR), including existing marine protected areas (MPAs) and the draft regional profile
• Review policy direction provided in previous study regions and discuss applicability to the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Receive briefing on the relationship between the Marine Life Protection Act and fisheries management in California
• Receive updates on the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG), and MLPA Statewide Interests Group (SIG)
• Review methods for stakeholder involvement at both the statewide and regional levels
• Interact with and provide guidance to community representatives indicating an intent to submit marine protected area proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Potentially adopt a schedule of meetings to achieve the BRTF's charge
• Receive a briefing on the staffing and resource needs of the MLPA Initiative
• Review and potentially adopt a revised 2008-2011 budget
• Review and potentially adopt task force operating procedures and policies
• Potentially adopt a calendar of meetings for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Receive an update on implementation of marine protected areas in other MLPA study regions

Briefing Documents

• Charter of the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force, 2009-2010 (October 5, 2009)
  Briefing Document A.2
• California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative, Charter of the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force, 2009-2010
  Briefing Document A.2
• California Marine Life Protection Act
  Briefing Document B.1
• California Fish and Game Code Section 2850 - 2863 As amended July 2004
  Briefing Document B.1
• California Marine Managed Areas Improvement Act
  Briefing Document B.2
• California Public Resources Code Sections 36600 - 36620
  Briefing Document B.2
• California Marine Life Protection Act Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas
  Briefing Document B.3
• Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas
  Briefing Document B.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Developing a System of Marine Protected Areas in California: An Introduction to the MLPA and MLPA Inititiatve
  Briefing Document B.4
• Developing a System of Marine Protected Areas in California: An Introduction to the MLPA and MLPA Initiative (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document B.4
• California Department of Fish and Game Policy Guidance for Consideration of Fisheries Management in Implementation of the Marine Life Protection Act (November 12, 2009)
  Briefing Document C.1
• Policy Guidance for Consideration of Fisheries Management in Implementation of the Marine Life Protection Act
  Briefing Document C.1
• Charter of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (October 1, 2009)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Charter of the 2009-2011 Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document D.1
• Request for Nominations to the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (Revised October 31, 2009)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Request for Nominations to the North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
  Briefing Document E.1
• Charter of the MLPA Statewide Interests Group for the MLPA South Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.1
• Charter of the MLPA Statewide Interests Group, 2009
  Briefing Document F.1
• Draft Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.2
• Draft Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: A Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.3
• A Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document G.3
• Existing State Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (November 12, 2009)
  Briefing Document H.1
• Existing State Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.1
• Draft Table of Contents for the Draft Regional Profile for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (November 2, 2009 Draft)
  Briefing Document H.2
• Regional Profile of the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Alder Creek near Point Arena to the California-Oregon Border)
  Briefing Document H.2
• Staff Memo Regarding Guidelines for the Use of MarineMap in Marine Protected Area Planning
  Briefing Document H.4
• Guidelines for the Use of MarineMap in Marine Protected Area Planning
  Briefing Document H.4
• Staff Memo Regarding MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Guidance in Previous Study Regions (November 17, 2009)
  Briefing Document I.1
• Summary of Key Guidance Provided in Previous Marine Life Protection Act Study Regions for the Development of Marine Protected Area Proposals
  Briefing Document I.1
• Compilation of Intent to Submit External MPA Arrays Forms
  Briefing Document J.1
• Primary Contact Information and Statement of Intent to Submit an External Marine Protected Array Forms Submitted by Community Groups in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document J.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Developing External MPA Arrays from Community Groups
  Briefing Document J.2
• Developing External Arrays from Community Groups (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document J.2
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (2008-2009) Operating Procedures (Revised November 4, 2008)
  Briefing Document K.1
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (2008-2009) Operating Procedures
  Briefing Document K.1
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (2008-2009) Draft Policy for an Open and Transparent Process (revised September 8, 2008)
  Briefing Document K.2
• Blue Ribbon Task Force (2008-2009) Draft Policy for an Open and Transparent Process
  Briefing Document K.2
• Third Phase Reimbursement Rate Guidelines (Adopted September 8, 2009)
  Briefing Document K.3
• Third Phase Reimbursement Rate Guidelines
  Briefing Document K.3
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (updated November 8, 2009)
  Briefing Document L.1
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document L.1
• Revised MLPA Initiative budget for 2008-2011 (updated October 19, 2009)
  Briefing Document N.1
• Phase 3, Year 2 Funding Description (private funds only) July 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011
  Briefing Document N.1

January 13, 2011
9:00 a.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive MLPA Initiative process updates
• Review and potentially approve responses to science questions
• Review and potentially approve any new or revised levels of protection
• Review and potentially approve Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Review and potentially adopt SAT evaluations of marine protected area (MPA) proposals forwarded by the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF)

Meeting Documents

• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed during MLPA Public Meetings and via email in October 2010 (Revised November 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Levels of Protection in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document B.1
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Draft of December 24, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document C.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of MPA Proposals forwarded by the BRTF
  Briefing Document D.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size, and MPA Spacing Evaluations of Alternative MPA Proposals Forwarded by the BRTF
  Briefing Document E.1
• Draft Evaluation of BRTF-Recommended MPA Proposals for the North Coast Study Region: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size and MPA Spacing Analyses (January 8, 2011)
  Briefing Document E.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluation of Blue Ribbon Task Force Recommendations for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.1
• Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Blue Ribbon Task Force Recommendations for the North Coast Study Region (January 10, 2010 DRAFT)
  Briefing Document F.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Potential Commercial and Recreational Fishery Impacts of Alternative MPA Proposals Forwarded by the BRTF
  Briefing Document G.1
• Summary of Potential Impacts of the North Coast Enhanced Compliance Alternative and Revised Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Marine Protected Area Proposals on Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (Draft, Jan
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Other SAT Considerations: Birds and Mammals, and Water and Sediment Quality
  Briefing Document H.1
• Summary of SAT Water and Sediment Quality Evaluations for the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Options Proposed during the October 25-26, 2010 Meetings (Revised December 13, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.2
• Summary of SAT Marine Bird and Mammal Evaluations for the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Recommendations (January 6, 2011)
  Briefing Document H.3
• Summary of the November 17, 2010 Meeting of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (revised December 8, 2010)
  Briefing Document I.1

November 17, 2010
9:00 a.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive MLPA Initiative process updates
• Review and potentially approve responses to science questions
• Review and potentially approve new proposed levels of protection
• Review and potentially approve the document Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Receive overview of motions adopted by the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force at its October 25-26, 2010 meeting

Meeting Documents

• Draft SAT Responses to Science Questions
  Briefing Document A.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Levels of Protection in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised November 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Revised July 27, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force North Coast Recommendations
  Briefing Document D.1
• Overview Maps (maps of both Enhanced Compliance Alternative and the Revised Round 3 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group MPA Proposal)
  Briefing Document D.2
• Summary of Actions Resulting from Motions Adopted by the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document D.3
• Summary of the October 13-14, 2010 Meeting of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document E.1

October 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
October 14, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive updates on the MLPA North Coast Study Region marine protected area (MPA) planning process
• Review and potentially approve SAT responses to science questions
• Review and potentially approve new proposed levels of protection
• Review and potentially adopt the document, Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region
• Review and potentially adopt the SAT evaluations of the Round 3 MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG) MPA Proposal

Meeting Documents

• PowerPoint Presentation: Levels of Protection in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document C.1
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region Section 10.0 Water and Sediment Quality (Revised August 24, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed during the July 29-30, 2010 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting (revised August 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document F.1
• Overview Maps of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document F.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the Round 3 NCRSG Special Closures Recommendation
  Briefing Document F.3
• Description of MPAs in the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document F.4
• Habitat Calculations for the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document F.5
• Round 3 NCRSG Special Closures Recommendation: Basic Information
  Briefing Document F.6
• Round 3 NCRSG Special Closures Recommendation
  Briefing Document F.7
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document G.1
• SAT Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal: Benefits to Marine Mammals
  Briefing Document G.2
• SAT Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal: Benefits to Marine Birds
  Briefing Document G.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Water and Sediment Quality Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document H.1
• SAT Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal: Water and Sediment Quality
  Briefing Document H.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Potential Commercial and Recreational Fishery Impacts of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document I.1
• SAT Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal: Potential Commercial and Recreational Fishery Impacts
  Briefing Document I.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Representation and Habitat Replication Evaluations of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document J.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MPA Size and MPA Spacing Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document K.1
• SAT Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size, and MPA Spacing Analyses
  Briefing Document K.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluation of the Round 3 MLPA NCRSG MPA Proposal
  Briefing Document L.1
• SAT Evaluation of the Round 3 NCRSG MPA Proposal: Bioeconomic Model Analysis
  Briefing Document L.2
• Summary of the July 28, 2010 Meeting of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document M.1

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
9:30 a.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Objectives

• Receive MLPA Initiative process updates
• Review and potentially adopt draft responses to science questions
• Review and potentially adopt the summary of SAT evaluation results for habitat representation, habitat replication, marine protected area (MPA) size and MPA spacing

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Documents

• Data Sheet for Submitting Input from California Tribes and Tribal Communities Regarding Allowed Uses for North Coast Round 2 Draft Marine Protected Areas Proposals (June 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate Marine Protected Area Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (July 27, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Levels of Protection (LOPs) in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document D.2
• Summary of SAT Evaluation of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size and MPA Spacing Analyses (revised July 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• BRTF Motion Regarding Round 3 of the Marine Protected Area Planning Process for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (adopted July 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.1
• MLPA Initiative Staff Memo Regarding Planned Process Design for Developing Round 3 Marine Protected Area Proposals (July 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.2
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed during the June 29-30, 2010 MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Meeting (July 27, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document G.1
• Timeline for Round 3 Marine Protected Area Planning and SAT Evaluations in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (July 27, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.1

June 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
June 30, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive updates on the MLPA North Coast Study Region marine protected area (MPA) planning process
• Review and potentially approve additions to the evaluation methods document for marine birds and mammals, habitat representation and replication, and bioeconomic modeling
• Review and potentially adopt the SAT evaluations of the North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG) Round 2 MPA proposals
• Review and potentially approve SAT responses to science questions

Meeting Documents

• California MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Motion Regarding Traditional, Non-Commercial Tribal Uses of Marine Resources in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Adopted May 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.1
• Letter inviting a review of NCRSG Round 2 MPA proposals (May 28, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Data Sheet for Submitting Input from California Tribes and Tribal Communities Regarding Allowed Uses for North Coast Round 2 Draft Marine Protected Areas Proposals (June 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.2
• Methods used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT) Chapter 9 – Protection of Marine Birds and Marine Mammals (Revised June 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region Chapters 4 & 5: Habitat Replication Analyses and Habitat Representation Analyses (Revised June 27, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Methods used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT) Chapter – Bioeconomic Modeling
  Briefing Document E.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the NCRSG Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals (June 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.1
• Overview Maps of the NCRSG Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals (June 03, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Water and Sediment Quality Evaluations of the North Coast External MPA Array Proposals (June 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.1
• Draft Summary of SAT Water and Sediment Quality Evaluation of Round 2 NCRSG MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (June 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluations for Round 2 North Coast Proposed Marine Protected Areas (June 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.1
• Draft Evaluations of Benefits to Marine Mammals from Round 2 North Coast Proposed Marine Protected Areas (June 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.2
• Draft Evaluations of Benefits to Marine Birds from Round 2 North Coast Proposed Marine Protected Areas (June 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Habitat Evaluations of the North Coast Study Region RSG Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals (June 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Size and Spacing Evaluations of the North Coast Study Region RSG MPA Array Proposals –(June 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.1
• Summary of SAT Evaluations of the NCRSG Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals: Habitat representation, Habitat replication, Size, and Spacing Analyses
  Briefing Document J.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 2 Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (June 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.1
• Draft Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (June 24, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Round 2 Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries (June 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document L.1
• Summary of Potential Impacts of the Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft MPA Proposals on Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (June 24, 2010)
  Briefing Document L.2
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed During MLPA Public Meetings and Via Email from May 3 - 20, 2010
  Briefing Document M.1
• Summary of the May 12, 2010 Meeting of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (May 20, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.1

May 12, 2010
9:30 a.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive MLPA Initiative process updates
• Review and potentially adopt draft responses to science questions from the public
• Review and potentially adopt water quality guidance for the north coast study region
• Review and potentially adopt updates to the SAT evaluations of habitat representation and replication and marine birds and mammals
• Review and potentially adopt Science Guidance for Designing MPAs to Inform Adaptive Management

Meeting Documents

• Letter from the MLPA Initiative to Tribes and Tribal Communities requesting information on Tribal uses — April 2, 2010
  Briefing Document C.1
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed during MLPA Public Meetings from March 1 to March 25, 2010 (May 10, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document D.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine birds and marine mammals evaluation updates and new approaches for round 2-May 12, 2010
  Briefing Document E.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Updates to Habitat Data and Habitat Representation and Replication Evaluation Methods
  Briefing Document F.1
• Draft methods used to evaluate marine protected area proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region Chapters 4 & 5: Habitat Replication Analyses and Habitat Representation Analyses- Revised May 10, 2010
  Briefing Document F.2
• Proposed concepts for designing experimental MPAs to inform adaptive management- May 10, 2010
  Briefing Document G.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Proposed concepts for designing experimental MPAs to inform adaptive management - May 12, 2010
  Briefing Document G.2
• Water quality considerations for MPAs in the MLPA North Coast Study Region - March 16, 2010
  Briefing Document H.1
• Water quality guidance maps for the MLPA North Coast Study Region - March 18, 2010
  Briefing Document H.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Level of protection workgroup update on LOPs - May 12, 2010
  Briefing Document I.1
• Summary of the March 16-17, 2010 Meeting of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (April 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.1

March 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
March 17, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Receive updates on the MLPA North Coast Study Region marine protected area (MPA) planning process
• Review and potentially adopt the SAT evaluations of the north coast existing MPAs and external MPA arrays
• Review and potentially adopt the list of species likely to benefit from MPAs for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Review and discuss water quality guidance for the north coast study region
• Review and potentially approve SAT responses to science questions

Meeting Documents

• MLPA Initiative staff memo regarding legal guidance from the California Department of Fish and Game and California Fish and Game Commission staff (February 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Data Update for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (March 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (March 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region-March 16, 2010
  Briefing Document F.2
• Overview Maps of Existing MPAs and External MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Round 1 North Coast External Proposed MPA Arrays from Community Groups
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Habitat Evaluations of the Round 1 Proposed External MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.1
• Summary of Key Points from SAT Evaluations of Round 1 North Coast External Proposed MPA Arrays: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size, and MPA Spacing Analyses (revised March 15, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Size and Spacing Evaluations of the Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document J.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Summary of Potential Impacts of External Proposed MPA Arrays on Commercial, CPFV and Recreational Fisheries
  Briefing Document K.1
• Draft Summary of Potential Impacts of the February 2010 External Proposed MPA Arrays on Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (March 15, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document K.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Water and Sediment Quality Evaluations of the North Coast External MPA Arrays
  Briefing Document L.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluations for Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.1
• Draft Marine Mammal Evaluation Results for Round 1 External MPA Arrays: Draft Supplemental Information (March 13, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document M.2
• Draft Marine Birds Evaluation Results for Round 1 External MPA Arrays: Draft Supplemental Information (March 13, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document M.3
• Draft Potential Guidelines for Sharing Information about Tribal Activities as Developed by the Master Plan Science Advisory Team Tribal Work Group (March 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.1
• Draft Criteria for Creating the List of Species Likely to Benefit from Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised December 14, 2009)
  Briefing Document O.1
• Draft List of Species Likely to Benefit from MPAs in the North Coast Study Region (revised January 15, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.2
• Draft Recommendations for Considering Water Quality and Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised March 9, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.1
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed during MLPA Public Meetings from January 20 to February 11, 2010 (revised March 11, 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.1
• Summary of the February 11, 21010 Meeting of the Master Plan Science Advisory Team (February 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document R.1

February 11, 2010
9:30 a.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Receive MLPA Initiative process updates
• Review and potentially adopt marine protected area (MPA) evaluation methods for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Review and potentially adopt draft responses to science questions from the public and external array proponents

Meeting Documents

• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Representation Evaluation Methods for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document A.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Chapter 4 – Habitat Representation Analyses (Goals 1 and 4) (Fenruary 8, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Replication Evaluation Methods for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document B.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluation Method for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document C.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Chapter 8 and Appendix B – Bioeconomic Modeling (revised February 4, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: MPA Size Evaluation Methods for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document E.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Chapter 6 – MPA Size (revised February 4, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: MPA Spacing Evaluation Methods for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Chapter 7 – MPA Spacing (revised February 4, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Levels of Protection for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT) Chapter 3 and Appendix A – Protection Levels (Goals 1, 2, 4 and 6) (revised February 10, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.2
• Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Chapter 12 – Commercial and Recreational Fishery Impacts (revised January 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Appendix C – Impact Assessment Methods (January 13, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Evaluation Methods for Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
  Briefing Document H.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Water Quality Evaluation Methods for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed at the December 16-17, 2009 Meeting of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (revised January 20, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.1
• Members of the North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (revised February 8, 2010)
  Briefing Document L.1
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the North Coast Study Region (updated February 9, 2010)
  Briefing Document L.2

January 20, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
January 21, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Receive updates on the MLPA north coast process
• Receive updates from SAT work groups
• Review and discuss marine protected area (MPA) habitat representation evaluation methods
• Review, discuss and potentially approve MPA habitat replication evaluation methods
• Review, discuss and potentially approve MPA size and spacing evaluation methods
• Review, discuss and potentially approve proposed levels of protection
• Review and discuss water quality evaluations for the north coast study region
• Review and discuss marine birds and mammals evaluations for the north study coast region
• Review and potentially approve SAT responses to science guidance question

Meeting Documents

• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine Birds and Mammals of the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Draft)
  Briefing Document C.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Water Quality in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document D.1
• Draft Criteria for List of Species Likely to Benefit from Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised December 14, 2009)
  Briefing Document G.1
• Draft List of Species Likely to Benefit from MPAs in the NCSR (revised January 15, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Key and Unique Habitats for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Chapter 4 – Habitat Representation and Analyses (Goals 1 and 4) (December 3, 2009)
  Briefing Document H.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Replication Guidelines for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MPA Size and Spacing Guidelines and Evaluations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document J.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Chapters 6 and 7: Size and Spacing (January 18, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluation for the North Coast
  Briefing Document K.1
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region: Chapter 8 - Bioeconomic modeling (revised January 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Levels of Protection in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document L.1
• Draft Supporting Text for Proposed Levels of Protection for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised January 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document L.2
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed at the December 16-17, 2009 Meeting of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (revised January 20, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.1
• Summary of the December 16-17, 2009 Meeting (revised January 10, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.1
• Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT): Appendix C. Impact Assessment Methods (revised January 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.2
• Methods Used to Evaluate Draft MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT) Chapter 12 – Commercial and Recreational Fishery Impacts (revised January 13, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.3

December 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
December 17, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Receive update on the MLPA north coast regional profile
• Review and potentially approve a protocol for handling science questions and external data submitted to the SAT
• Review and potentially approve the proposed north coast bioregions
• Review and potentially approve the proposed list of key habitats
• Review and potentially approve proposed approach for determining marine protected area (MPA) habitat replication criteria
• Review and discuss MPA size and spacing guidelines
• Review, discuss and potentially approve approach to developing levels of protection (LOPs) for the north coast study region and proposed LOPs
• Receive updates from SAT work groups

Meeting Documents

• Regional Profile for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document B.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: North Coast Regional Profile
  Briefing Document B.1
• Science guidance questions
  Briefing Document C.1
• Protocol for Handling Science Guidance Questions in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document C.1
• Protocol for Evaluating Incoming Data from Sources External to the Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document D.1
• Draft Protocol for Evaluating Incoming Data from Sources External to the Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document D.1
• California MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Form for the Submission of External Data
  Briefing Document D.2
• External Data Submission Form
  Briefing Document D.2
• California MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Methods Used to Evaluate MPA Proposals in the North Coast Study Region (DRAFT) Chapter 3 - Bioregions
  Briefing Document F.1
• Draft MLPA North Coast Bioregions
  Briefing Document F.1
• Bioregions in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document F.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Draft MLPA North Coast Bioregions
  Briefing Document F.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Approach to Habitat Data in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.1
• Draft Key and Unique Habitats for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (draft revised December 3, 2009)
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Replication in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.1
• Draft Levels of Protection in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• Draft List of Levels of Protection in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• Levels of Protection in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document I.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Background Information on Designating Levels of Protection
  Briefing Document I.2
• Draft Supporting Text for Proposed Levels of Protection for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.3
• Draft Supporting Text for LOP Designations
  Briefing Document I.3
• MPA Size and Spacing Guidelines and Evaluations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document J.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MPA Size Guidelines and Evaluation Methods
  Briefing Document J.1
• Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluation for the North Coast (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document K.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Modeling Evaluation Methods
  Briefing Document K.1
• Overview of the North Coast Fisheries Uses and Values Project (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document L.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Data Collection and Evaluation Methods
  Briefing Document L.1
• Species Likely to Benefit from MPAs in the North Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document M.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Background Information on Identifying Species Likely to Benefit from MPAs in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.1
• Draft Criteria for List of Species Likely to Benefit from Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.2
• Draft Criteria for List of Species Likely to Benefit from Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.2
• MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Draft List of Species Likely to Benefit from MPAs
  Briefing Document M.3
• Draft List of Species Likely to Benefit from MPAs in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.3
• California MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team North Coast Proposed Meeting Dates and Locations for 2010
  Briefing Document Q.1
• Master Plan Science Advisory Team Proposed Meeting Dates and Locations for 2010
  Briefing Document Q.1

October 30, 2009
8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Welcome SAT members for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Receive an introduction to the MLPA and the MLPA Initiative
• Review SAT charter and operating guidelines
• Receive an introduction to open meeting requirements
• Receive briefing on the science guidance in the California Marine Life Protection Act Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas
• Discuss bioregions for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Review levels of protection developed for the MLPA North Central Coast Study Region
• Form SAT work groups
• Select SAT chairs

Meeting Documents

• Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Overview of the MLPA Process and Participants (Presentation slides)
  Briefing Document A.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MLPA Process and Participants
  Briefing Document A.1
• California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Charter of the 2009-2011 Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document B.1
• Charter of the 2009-2011 Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document B.1
• Sections from the Marine Life Protection Act, Addressing Required MPA and MPA Network Features
  Briefing Document B.2
• Sections from the Marine Life Protection Act Addressing Required MPA and MPA Network Features
  Briefing Document B.2
• California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Operating Principles for the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document C.1
• Operating Principles for the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document C.1
• California MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Form for Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
  Briefing Document C.2
• Form for Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
  Briefing Document C.2
• A Handy Guide to The Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act 2004
  Briefing Document D.1
• A Handy Guide to the Bagley-Keene Open Meting Act 2004
  Briefing Document D.1
• Guidance on MPA Network Design Taken From the Draft California Marine Life Protection Act Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas
  Briefing Document E.1
• Guidance on MPA Network Design Taken From the Draft California Marine Life Protection Act Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas
  Briefing Document E.1
• Overview of the Science Guidance in the California Marine Life Protection Act Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas (presentaion slides)
  Briefing Document E.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the Science Guidance in the California MLPA Master Plan for MPAs
  Briefing Document E.2
• Review of SAT MPA Evaluation Methods Used in the MLPA South Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document F.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Review of SAT MPA Evaluation Methods Used in the South Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.1
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate Marine Protected Area Proposals in the MLPA South Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.2
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate Marine Protected Area Proposals in the MLPA South Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.2
• Proceedings of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team for the MLPA South Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.1
• Proceedings of the Science Advisory Team for the MLPA South Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.1
• Introduction to Bioregions in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document H.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Introduction to Bioregions in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.1
• Summary of Information Supporting Bioregions in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.2
• Draft Summary of Information Supporting Bioregions in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.2
• MPA Spacing Work Group Progress Report (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MPA Spacing Work Group Progress Report
  Briefing Document I.1
• MPA Spacing Work Group Progress Report: Spacing Guidelines and Other Metrics for Connectivity among MPAs
  Briefing Document I.2
• MPA Spacing Work Group Progress Report: Spacing Guidelines and Other Metrics for Connectivity Among MPAs
  Briefing Document I.2
• Levels of Protection: Examples from the North Central Coast Study Region (presentation slides)
  Briefing Document J.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Levels of Protection Developed in the MLPA North Central Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document J.1

Monday, August 30, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
River Lodge Conference Center
1800 Riverwalk Drive
Fortuna, CA 95540

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Develop Round 3 NCRSG marine protected area (MPA) proposal(s) to be forwarded to the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF)
• Ensure accuracy of MPA proposal boundaries, designation types, and allowed uses
• Discuss next steps for presenting the Round 3 NCRSG MPA proposal(s) to the BRTF

Meeting Documents

• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting
  Briefing Document A.1
• Draft Staff Responses to Questions Posed during MLPA Public Meetings from July to August 2010 (August 26, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Draft Responses to Science Questions Posed during the July 29-30, 2010 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting (August 26, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document B.2
• Draft Levels of Protection for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Revised August 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.3
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate Marine Protected Area Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (July 27, 2010 draft)
  Briefing Document B.4
• Updated Evaluation Methods: Chapter 10. Water and Sediment Quality (revised July 28, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.5
• Updated Maps for Areas of Water Quality Concern and Areas of Water Quality Opportunity (revised August 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.6
• Summary of Input from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities Regarding the MLPA North Coast Project (Input submitted through August 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• Proposed Uses from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities for Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals (Input received through August 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Proposed State Marine Reserves with Proposed Tribal Uses
  Briefing Document F.1

Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 9:00 a..m.
Friday, July 30, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
C.V. Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Present and discuss evaluation results for the Round 2 NCRSG draft marine protected area (MPA) proposals
• Outline strategy and work plan for developing NCRSG Round 3 MPA proposal(s) , including key process guidance
• Begin development of Round 3 NCRSG MPA proposals
• Select Round 3 co-leads

Meeting Documents

• Staff Responses to Science Questions Posed During MLPA Public Meetings from May to July 2010 (July 28, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• California MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Approved Responses to Science Questions Posed During the June 29-30, 2010 MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Meeting (revised July 28, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.2
• California MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team Responses to Science Questions Posed during the June 29-30, 2010 MLPA Master Science Advisory Team Meeting (revised July 28, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Summary of Input from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities
  Briefing Document E.1
• Proposed Uses for Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities (input received through July 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.2
• Comments on Draft Recommended Special Closures from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities (comments received through July 28, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.3
• Draft List of Species Gathered by North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities (July 29, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document E.4
• Summary of Input from North Coast Tribes and Tribal Communities Regarding the MLPA North Coast Project (input submitted through July 27, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.5
• Sample Summer 2010 Open House Outreach Materials: Flyer, Open House Guide, Key Resources, Comment Form
  Briefing Document F.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Round 3 Process Design for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document G.1
• California MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Motion Regarding Round 3 of the Marine Protected Area Planning Process for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (adopted July 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document H.1
• Comparison of Existing MPAs (Proposal 0) and Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals by Designation Type and Level of Protection (July 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.2
• Ruby Draft MPA Proposal 1: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), Habitat Calculations, and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.3
• Ruby Draft MPA Proposal 2: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), Habitat Calculations, and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.4
• Sapphire Draft MPA Proposal 1: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), Habitat Calculations, and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.5
• Sapphire Draft MPA Proposal 2: Overview Map, Staff Summary, Bioregional Maps, Description of MPAs (including consideration of existing MPAs), Habitat Calculations, and MPA Goals and Regional Objectives (compiled July 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.6
• MPA Proposal 0 (existing MPAs): Overview Map, Staff Summary, Description of MPAs, and Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document H.7
• Side-by-Side Maps and Proposed Regulations for NCRSG draft MPA proposals Ruby 1, Ruby 2, Sapphire 1 and Sapphire 2, and MPA Proposal 0 (existing MPAs)
  Briefing Document H.8
• Summary of Public Comments Received Regarding the Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document H.9
• Public Comments Received Regarding the Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised and updated July 27, 2010)
  Briefing Document H.10
• Detail Maps, Descriptions, and Basic Information for Round 2 NCRSG Draft Proposed Special Closures in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of NCRSG Draft Recommended Special Closures
  Briefing Document I.2
• Summary of Public Comments Received Regarding NCRSG Draft Recommendations for Special Closures in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document I.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: SAT Evaluation of Water and Sediment Quality of Round 2 North Coast Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals
  Briefing Document J.1
• Summary of SAT Water and Sediment Quality Evaluation of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the North Coast Study Region (revised June 21, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document K.1
• Evaluation of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size and MPA Spacing Analyses (revised July 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Size and Spacing Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document L.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Round 2 Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document M.1
• Summary of Potential Impacts of Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals on Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (revised July 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document N.1
• Summary of Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 2 NCRSG Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised June 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluations for Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document O.1
• Evaluations of Benefits to Marine Birds from Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals and Associated Special Closures (revised July 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.2
• Evaluation of Benefits to Marine Mammals from Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals and Associated Special Closures (revised July 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: DFG Evaluation of Round 2NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals 3
  Briefing Document P.1
• California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Evaluation of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region 3
  Briefing Document P.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: California State Parks Evaluation of North Coast Round 2 Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document Q.1
• California State Parks Evaluation of Round 2 North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals (June 29, 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.2
• Summary of California State Parks Coastal Units in the North Coast Study Region (April 14, 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Goal 3 Evaluation of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals
  Briefing Document R.1
• Goal 3 Evaluation of Round 2 NCRSG Draft MPA Proposals for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document R.2
• Geographic Availability of Open Coast Habitat Replicates in the North Coast Study Region (July 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document S.1
• Spacing between Estuarine Habitats in the North Coast Study Region (July 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document S.2

Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Elk Valley Rancheria Community Center
2332 Howland Hill Road
Crescent City, CA 95531

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Receive updates on the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF), MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), MLPA North Coast Project, and public outreach and education
• Present and receive feedback on interim ideas for Round 2 draft marine protected area (MPA) proposals
• Present revised Round 2 draft MPA proposals for consideration in Round 2 evaluations
• Review next steps in the Round 2 MPA proposal evaluation process and opportunities for public input

Meeting Documents

• Summary of Marine Life Protection Act Guidance, Guidelines and Evaluation Approaches (V.3 from March NCRSG meeting)
  Briefing Document A.1
• Summary of MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Guidance for Round 2 Marine Protected Area Planning and Application to Round 2 Process Design
  Briefing Document A.2
• California MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Motion Regarding Traditional, Non-Commercial Tribal Uses of Marine Resources in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Adopted May 17, 2010; file revised May 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.3
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Policy Guidance on Tribal Uses: How to Incorporate into the Development of MPA Proposals (revised May 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.4
• Draft Guidelines to Assist Stakeholders in Addressing Goal 3 of the Marine Life Protection Act in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (April 13, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document B.1
• California MLPA North Coast Project Goals, Regional Objectives, Stakeholder Priorities, and Design and Implementation Considerations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Revised April 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.2
• California MLPA North Coast Project Potential Special Closures Discussed by the North Coast Study Regional Special Closures Work Group (Revised May 18, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.3
• Response to Questions Posed during MLPA Meetings from March 1 to 25, 2010 (Revised May 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Response to Question Related to the Status of Fisheries Posed During the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Meeting on March 24-25, 2010 (Revised May 12, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.2

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites
100 A Street
Crescent City, CA 95531

Work Session Agenda

Work Session Objectives

• Receive update on recent guidance from MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF), MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), and MLPA Initiative staff
• Continue development of Round 2 draft MPA proposals

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 9:30 a..m.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
C.V. Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Work Session Agenda

Work Session Objectives

• Discuss evaluation results for Round 1 external marine protected area (MPA) arrays
• Begin developing Round 2 draft MPA proposals in work group setting; receive periodic feedback from NCRSG work groups
• Select Round 2 work group co-leads
• Plan next steps to prepare for May 19, 2010 NCRSG work session and May 20 meeting

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 9:30 a..m.
Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Elk Valley Rancheria Community Center
2332 Howland Hill Road
Crescent City, CA 95531

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Present guidelines/guidance for developing, and methods for evaluating, marine protected area (MPA) proposals
• Present and discuss external proposed MPA arrays, as well as the evaluations of existing MPAs and external proposed MPA arrays
• Present draft north coast goals and regional objectives
• Discuss areas of geographic importance
• Discuss questions from informational videos
• Outline strategy and work plan for NCRSG Round 2 MPA proposal development process, including key process guidance

Meeting Documents

• MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Charge and Ground Rules (adopted on February 9, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.1
• North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group: Summary of Interests and Areas of Expertise (Revised March 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.2
• Public Contact Information for Members of the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (revised March 4, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.3
• Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (adopted March 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Responses to Science Questions Posed During MLPA Public Meetings from January 20 to February 11, 2010 (March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document G.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Existing MPAs and External MPA Arrays (March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document I.1
• Round 1 Comparison of Existing MPAs (Proposal 0) and North Coast External Proposed MPA Arrays by Community Groups by Designation Type and Level of Protection
  Briefing Document I.2
• External Proposed MPA Array A: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.3
• External Proposed MPA Array B: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.4
• External Proposed MPA Array C: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.5
• External Proposed MPA Array D: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.6
• External Proposed MPA Array E: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.7
• External Proposed MPA Array F: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.8
• External Proposed MPA Array G: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.9
• External Proposed MPA Array H: Narrative Rationale, Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Consideration of Existing MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations
  Briefing Document I.10
• Proposal 0 (Existing MPAs): Staff Summary, Overview Map, Description of MPAs, Subregional Maps, Habitat Calculations, and Subregional Maps
  Briefing Document I.11
• Map of Overlap Between Round 1 North Coast External Proposed MPA Arrays (February 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document I.12
• California MLPA North Central Coast Project: Habitat Calculations for the Northern Bioregion MPAs in the North Central Coast Integrated Preferred Alternative (IPA) (April 23, 2008)
  Briefing Document I.13
• Letter to the NCRSG from Author of External Proposed Array A (march 24, 2010)
  Briefing Document I.14
• Presentation by Authors of External Proposed Array B
  Briefing Document I.15
• Presentation by Authors of External Proposed Array C
  Briefing Document I.16
• Presentation by Authors of External Proposed Array D
  Briefing Document I.17
• Presentation by Authors of External Proposed Array E
  Briefing Document I.18
• Presentation by Authors of External Proposed Array F
  Briefing Document I.19
• Draft Methods Used to Evaluate Marine Protected Area Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (March 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of Science Guidance from the Marine Life Protection Act, Master Plan for MPAs, and MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team
  Briefing Document J.2
• List of Species Likely to Benefit from MPAs in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (adopted March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document J.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Habitat Evaluations of the Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document K.1
• Evaluation of North Coast Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays: Habitat Representation, Habitat Replication, MPA Size, and MPA Spacing Analyses (revised March 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Size and Spacing Evaluations of the Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region - Handout Placeholder
  Briefing Document L.1
• Survey Methods and Summary Statistics for Ecotrust’s North Coast Study Region Fisheries Uses and Values Project (Draft 16 March 2010)
  Briefing Document M.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of North Coast Fisheries Uses and Values Project, and Round 1 Evaluation of Potential Impacts to Commercial and Recreational Fisheries
  Briefing Document M.2
• Summary of Potential Impacts of the February 2010 External Proposed MPA Arrays on Commercial and Recreational Fisheries in the North Coast Study Region (March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Spatial Bioeconomic Model Evaluations of Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document N.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: SAT Evaluation of Water and Sediment Quality of North Coast External Proposed MPA Arrays
  Briefing Document O.1
• Draft Recommendations for Considering Water Quality and Marine Protected Areas in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (Draft revised March 16, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.2
• Water Quality Concerns and Opportunities: Draft Maps for the North Coast Study Region (revised March 18, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.3
• SAT Water Quality Evaluations: External MPA Array Score Summary Handouts (March 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.4
• PowerPoint Presentation: Marine Birds and Marine Mammals Evaluations for Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document P.1
• Marine Birds Evaluation Results for Round 1 External MPA Arrays: Supplemental Information (March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.2
• Marine Mammals Evaluation Results for Round 1 External MPA Arrays: Supplemental Information (March 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document P.3
• California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Criteria and Evaluation Components for Marine Protected Area Proposals (Revised March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.1
• California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Evaluation of Existing MPAs in the North Coast Study Region (Revised 16 March 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Overview of California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Criteria for MPA Proposals, Evaluation of Existing NCSR MPAs, and Evaluation of Round 1 Arrays
  Briefing Document Q.4
• California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Evaluation of Round 1 Arrays for hte North Coast Study Region (23 March 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.5
• California Department of Fish and Game Enforcement Division Memo on Retrieval of Commercial Fishing Gear from Closed Areas to Fishing (March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document Q.6
• California State Parks Guidelines for Creating Marine Managed Areas (March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document R.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: California State Parks Guidelines for Marine Protected Area Planning
  Briefing Document R.2
• California State Parks Evaluation of North Coast Round 1 External Proposed MPA Arrays (March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document R.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Consideration of Goal 3 in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document S.1
• Guidance Motions Related to Tribes and Tribal Communities Adopted at the March 18, 2010 MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Meeting (March 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document T.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Guidance for Marine Protected Area Planning
  Briefing Document T.2
• MLPA Goals and Regional Objectives Adopted in the MLPA Central Coast, North Central Coast and South Coast Study Regions
  Briefing Document U.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: MLPA North Coast Goals and Regional Objectives
  Briefing Document U.2
• Draft Goals, Regional Objectives, Stakeholder Priorities, and Design and Implementation Considerations for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (March 24, 2010 Draft)
  Briefing Document U.3
• PowerPoint Presentation: Guidance to Work Groups for Developing Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals in Round 2 for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document V.1
• Guidance to NCRSG Work Groups for Developing Draft Marine Protected Area Proposals in the MLPA North Coast Study Region (March 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document V.2
• Summary of Marine Life Protection Act Guidance, Guidelines and Evaluation Approaches (revised March 23, 2010)
  Briefing Document V.3

Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Outline process for developing NCRSG recommendations to the BRTF
• Introduce, confirm and discuss proposed NCRSG recommendation to the BRTF regarding tribal uses
• Outline next steps to complete voting process

Meeting Documents

• Procedure for Developing Recommendations to the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (February 22, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.2
• MLPA Initiative staff memo regarding legal guidance from the California Department of Fish and Game and California Fish and Game Commission staff (February 19, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.2

Monday, February 8, 2010 at 9:30 a..m.
Field Trip
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8:30 a.m.
Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 Fourth Street
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Introduce the north coast project; review product goals, NCRSG charge and work plan, and project logistics
• Review and potentially adopt proposed NCRSG ground rules
• Present key findings of stakeholder assessment and implications for north coast project
• Share NCRSG member interests, areas of expertise, and geographic areas of importance
• Present update on north coast data and information
• Present BRTF guidance for developing MPA proposals
• Outline next steps to prepare for Meeting #2

Meeting Documents

• California Marine Life Protection Act (California Fish and Game Code Sections 2850 – 2863, as amended July 2004)
  Briefing Document A.1
• California Marine Managed Areas Improvement Act (California Public Resources Code Sections 36600 – 36620 as amended January 2006)
  Briefing Document A.2
• Amendment and Extension of Memorandum of Understanding for the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative (July 2008)
  Briefing Document A.3
• California Marine Life Protection Act Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas (January 2008)
  Briefing Document A.4
• Charter of the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force, 2009 - 2010 (October 5, 2009)
  Briefing Document A.5
• Charter of the 2009-2011 MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (October 1, 2009)
  Briefing Document A.6
• Charter of the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (February 1, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.7
• PowerPoint Presentation: Developing a System of Marine Protected Areas in California: An Introduction to the MLPA and MLPA Initiative
  Briefing Document A.8
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Appointments to the MLPA North Coast Study Region (February 2, 2010)
  Briefing Document A.9
• MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (2009-2010) Policy for an Open and Transparent Process (re-adopted November 18, 2009)
  Briefing Document A.10
• California’s Marine Life Protection Act Initiative North Coast Participants (revised July 19, 2009)
  Briefing Document A.11
• Calendar of Upcoming Dates for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised January 7, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: North Coast Marine Protected Area Planning Process, Timeline and Deliverables
  Briefing Document B.2
• Members of the North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (revised February 8, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• Public Contact Information for NCRSG Members (February 8, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.2
• Third Phase Reimbursement Rate Guidelines (Adopted September 8, 2008; re-adopted November 18, 2009)
  Briefing Document C.3
• Travel Reimbursement and Stipend Eligibility Guidelines for the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (February 2, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.4
• MLPA Staff and Their Roles in the MLPA Initiative (January 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.5
• Charge and Draft Ground Rules for the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (January 30, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Charge and Ground Rules for the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (Draft for review, revision and adoption)
  Briefing Document D.2
• Stakeholder Assessment Memorandum - North Coast Process (February 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Stakeholder Assessment for the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document E.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Tools to Support MPA Planning in the North Coast Study Region
  Briefing Document F.1
• Members of the Blue Ribbon Task Force Group (November 2009)
  Briefing Document I.1
• Members of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (October 22, 2009)
  Briefing Document J.1
• Draft Strategy for Public Participation in the MLPA North Coast Region (draft revised November 17, 2009)
  Briefing Document K.1
• Guidelines for Providing Public Comment to the MLPA North Coast Project (January 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document K.2
• Appendix J (Defined Terms) of the California Marine Life Protection Act Master Plan for Marine Protected Areas (January 2008)
  Briefing Document M.1
• Commonly Used Acronyms and Abbreviated Terms (revised January 21, 2010)
  Briefing Document M.2
• PowerPoint Presentation: Stakeholder Group Role in Creating Marine Protected Area Proposals
  Briefing Document M.3
• MLPA staff memo regarding asking science questions of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (February 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document N.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Science Advisory Team and Regional Stakeholder Group: Working Together
  Briefing Document N.2
• MLPA staff memo regarding updated summary of key guidance provided in previous MLPA study regions (January 13, 2010)
  Briefing Document O.1
• PowerPoint Presentation: Policy Guidance from the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force
  Briefing Document O.2

January 26, 2011
3:00 p.m.
via conference call

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Provide status report on the MLPA North Coast Study Region, including recent Joint Legislative Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture hearing in Eureka
• Provide an update on the status of the other four study regions (central coast, north central coast, south coast, and San Francisco Bay)
• Receive comments and advice from SIG members

October 11, 2010
4:00 p.m.
via conference call

Meeting Objectives

• Provide an update on the status of the five study regions (central coast, north central coast, south coast, north coast and San Francisco Bay)
• Provide status report on recent MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF), and MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG),) meetings in the north coast study region
• Receive comments and advice from SIG members

Meeting Agenda

A. Welcome, Roll Call, and Logistics for Conference Call

B. Update on the MLPA Study Regions

• Central Coast Study Region
• North Central Coast Study Region
• South Coast Study Region
• San Francisco Bay Study Region

C. MLPA North Coast Project

• North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
• Master Plan Science Advisory Team
• Blue Ribbon Task Force

D. Feedback from SIG Members

• NCRSG Round 3 Proposal
  • Addressing Tribal Interests and Concerns
  • Implications for Bioregion and other Study Regions
  • Local Government resolutions
• Survey by the Social and Environmental Research Institute

E. Recap and Next Steps

Tuesday, August 10, 2010
3:00 p.m.
Via conference call

Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Provide an update on the status of the five study regions (central coast, north central coast, south coast, north coast and San Francisco Bay)
• Provide status report on recent open houses, and on recent and upcoming MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), BRTF, and MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG),) meetings in the north coast study region
• Receive comments and advice from SIG members

Meeting Agenda

A. Welcome, Roll Call, and Logistics for Conference Call

B. Follow up from SIG Introductory Meeting

• Meeting summary highlights
• Budget status concerns
• The MLPA Initiative marine protected area planning process

C. Update on the MLPA Study Regions

• Central Coast Study Region
• North Central Coast Study Region
• South Coast Study Region
• North Coast Study Region
• San Francisco Bay Study Region

D. MLPA North Coast Project

• Summer 2010 Open Houses
• Blue Ribbon Task Force
• Master Plan Science Advisory Team
• North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
• Addressing Tribal Interests and Concerns

E. Feedback from SIG Members

• What went well in recent round of meetings?
• Were the opportunities for public involvement clearly identified?
• Suggestions for improvement?

F. Recap and Next Steps

Friday, June 25, 2010
8:30 a.m.
via conference call

Meeting Agenda | Meeting Summary

Meeting Objectives

• Members of the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Statewide Interests Group (SIG), MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (BRTF) and MLPA staff introduce themselves to one another and become better acquainted
• Review charge of the SIG and confirm operating protocols
• Provide an overview of the MLPA Initiative and an update on the status of the five study regions (central coast, north central coast, south coast, north coast and San Francisco Bay)
• Provide status report on recent and upcoming open houses, MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (SAT), BRTF, and MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (NCRSG), meetings in the north coast study region
• Receive initial comments and advice from SIG members
• Discuss timing of future SIG conference calls
• Summarize next steps

Meeting Documents

• Members of the MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force (November 2009)
  Briefing Document B.1
• Members of the MLPA Statewide Interests Group (June 17, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.2
• MLPA Staff and Their Roles in the MLPA Initiative (January 5, 2010)
  Briefing Document B.3
• Charter of the MLPA Statewide Interests Group (January 11, 2010)
  Briefing Document C.1
• Amendment to the MLPA Initiative Phase 2 memorandum of understanding (July 25, 2008)
  Briefing Document D.1
• Blue Ribbon Task Force (2009-2010) Policy for an Open and Transparent Process (Adopted November 18, 2009)
  Briefing Document D.2
• Members of the MLPA Master Plan Science Advisory Team (October 22, 2009)
  Briefing Document D.3
• Members of the MLPA North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group (June 7, 2010)
  Briefing Document D.4
• California Marine Life Protection Act (as amended July 2004)
  Briefing Document D.5
• California Marine Managed Areas Improvement Act (as amended through January 2006)
  Briefing Document D.6
• California MLPA Initiative North Coast Project Overview (September 28, 2009)
  Briefing Document E.1
• North Coast Study Region Process Outline
  Briefing Document E.2
• Opportunities for Public Involvement (January 25, 2010)
  Briefing Document E.3
• Calendar of Upcoming Meetings for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (April 26, 2010)
  Briefing Document F.1

September 26, 2011
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Del Norte County Board Chamber Building
981 H Street
Crescent City, CA

September 27, 2011
MLPA North Coast Study Region CEQA NOP Public Scoping Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Fortuna River Lodge
1800 Riverwalk Dr.
Fortuna, CA

September 28, 2011
MLPA North Coast Study Region CEQA NOP Public Scoping Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Dana Gray Elementary School
1197 Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg, CA

October 4, 2011
MLPA North Coast Study Region CEQA NOP Public Scoping Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sacramento Department of Health Care Services and Department of Health Building
1500 Capital Ave.
Sacramento, CA

MLPA North Coast Study Region CEQA Notice of Preparation

July 6, 2010
5:00-7:30 p.m.
C.V. Starr Community Center
300 South Lincoln Street
Fort Bragg, CA

July 7, 2010
8:00-10:00 a.m.
The Octagon/Beginnings
5 Cemetery Road
Briceland, CA

July 7, 2010
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
921 Waterfront Drive, Room 211
Eureka, CA

July 8, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Redwood National and State Parks, South Operations Center
121200 Hwy. 101
Orick, CA

Open House Flyer

Monday, January 11, 2010
CV Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
921 Waterfront Drive, Eureka, CA 95501

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Hampton Inn & Suites
100 A Street, Crescent City, CA 95531

Workshop Agenda

Workshop Objective

• MLPA Initiative staff will conduct a series of in-person workshops in the north coast that are designed to support community groups developing draft external marine protected (MPA) arrays

Workshop Materials

• PowerPoint Presentation: External Marine Protected Area Array Process Update and Guideline Review
  Workshop Document 1
• Community Guide to Developing an External Proposed Marine Protected Area Array Checklist (November 15, 2009)
  Workshop Document 2
• Summary of MLPA Guidelines and MPA Array Evaluation Approaches (revised November 15, 2009)
  Workshop Document 3
• Levels of Protection for the MLPA North Coast Study Region (revised December 17, 2009; corrected January 21, 2010)
  Workshop Document 4
• Announcement Regarding Guidance for the Submission of External Proposed Marine Protected Area Arrays from Community Groups to the MLPA North Coast Study Region Process
  Workshop Document 5
• Guidelines for the Use of MarineMap in Marine Protected Area Planning (November 17, 2009)
  Workshop Document 6
• Form for the Submission of External Data (adopted February 24, 2009)
  Workshop Document 7
• Intent to Submit an External MPA Array - Contact Information for Submitters
  Workshop Document 8
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding MPAs
  Workshop Document 9

October 27, 2009
4:30-8:30 p.m.
CV Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln Street, Fort Bragg

October 28, 2009
4:30-8:30 p.m.
Red Lion Inn
1929 Fourth Street, Eureka

October 29, 2009
4:30-8:30 p.m.
County of Del Norte Board Chambers
981 H Street, Crescent City

Workshop Agenda

Workshop Objectives

• Learn about the MLPA and the key components that inform the north coast marine protected area (MPA) planning process
• Share information about your community and its connection to marine resources
• Discuss ideas of how they can become involved in the process

Workshop Materials

• Introduction to the MLPA and MLPA Initiative (Large file size: 7 MB)
• Overview of the MLPA Initiative and Existing MPAs
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding MPAs
• MLPA Initiative staff list
• MLPA Initiative North Coast Participants
• Goals of the Marine Life Protection Act
• What Are Marine Protected Areas?
• External proposed MPA array checklist
• External proposed MPA array calendar (November)
• Opportunities for Public Involvement

September 29, 2009
5:30-8:30 p.m.
via teleconference and online meeting

Workshop Agenda

Workshop Objectives

• Provide an introduction to the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) and the MLPA Initiative
• Review the marine protected area (MPA) planning process for the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Outline the components of an MPA proposal
• Describe the science and feasibility guidelines for developing MPA proposals
• Provide basic training in using MarineMap, the MLPA Initiative's online mapping tool

Workshop Materials

• An Introduction to the MLPA and MLPA Initiative - PowerPoint Presentation
• MPA Planning Process and Timeline for the North Coast Study Region - PowerPoint Presentation
• Overview of MLPA Master Plan Science Guidelines - PowerPoint Presentation
• Overview of California Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Guidelines - PowerPoint Presentation
• Overview of the MLPA Initiative and Existing MPAs
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding MPAs
• MLPA Initiative North Coast Participants
• Goals of the Marine Life Protection Act
• What Are Marine Protected Areas?
• Opportunities for Public Involvement
• Feedback Form

Thursday, July 23, 2009
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
921 Waterfront Drive
Eureka, CA 95501

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Objectives

• Provide background information about the MLPA Initiative
• Convey data needs of the MLPA Initiative
• Coordinate data collection efforts and minimize duplication of effort
• Maximize usefulness of data collection to MLPA North Coast Project

Meeting Documents

• Presentation on MLPA Initiative background and data needs
• Presentation on north coast spatial data
• What is the MLPA Initiative? (with map of MLPA North Coast Study Region)
• What are marine protected areas?
• Goals of the Marine Life Protection Act
• Opportunities for public participation in the MLPA North Coast Study Region
• Spatial Data Layers Identified for the North Coast Study Region
• North Coast Study Region Basic Data Criteria
• Protocol for Evaluating Incoming Data from Sources External to the Master Plan Science Advisory Team
• Form for the Submission of External Data
• Form for the Submission of External Information

July 20, 2009
Wharfinger Building
#1 Marina Way
Eureka, CA 95501

July 21, 2009
Dana Gray Elementary School
1197 Chestnut Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

July 22, 2009
Cultural Center
1001 Front Street
Crescent City, CA 95531

Open House Materials

• Open house flier with July location information
• Open House Guide and Existing MPAs for North Coast Public Open House
• Marine Life Protection Act Goals
• What are Marine Protected Areas?
• Overview of the California MLPA Intiative North Coast Project*
• Commonly Used Acronyms and Abbreviated Terms
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding MPAs
• North Coast Participants for the MLPA Initiative
• Opportunities for Public Involvement
• North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group Nomination Information
• South Coast Regional Stakeholder Group
• MLPA Initiative Funders
• Public comment form