Department of Fish and Game's preferred alternative for MPAs in the Central California Coast
(Pigeon Point to Point Conception - June 22, 2006)

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Commission recommendations for consideration of potential changes to the Department preferred alternative
(Note: Large file size - 1.8 to 2.0 MB each)

• Subregion 1: Pigeon Pt. to Capitola
• Subregion 2: Capitola to Monterey Breakwater
• Subregion 3: Monterey Breakwater to Point Sur
• Subregion 4: Point Sur to San Martin
• Subregion 5: San Martin to Pt. Estero
• Subregion 6: Pt. Estero to Santa Maria River
• Subregion 7: Santa Maria River to Pt. Conception

Preliminary draft Science Advisory Team review of potential changes recommended by Fish and Game Commission:

• Maximum Potential Impact to Stated Importance of Fishing Grounds
• Preliminary Size, Spacing, and Habitat Analysis
• Preliminary Review of Net Economic Impact to Selected Fisheries

 

• California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) notice of preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for central coast Marine Protected Area Project
• Document 1: Overview of the Department's preferred alternative
• Document 2: North/South portion of the central coast region overview maps
• Document 3: Subregion detail maps
  • Map of Subregions 1-7
  • Subregion 1: Pigeon Pt. to Capitola
  • Subregion 2: Capitola to Monterey Breakwater
  • Subregion 3: Monterey Breakwater to Point Sur
  • Subregion 4: Point Sur to San Martin
  • Subregion 5: San Martin to Pt. Estero
  • Subregion 6: Pt. Estero to Santa Maria River
  • Subregion 7: Santa Maria River to Pt. Conception
• Document 4: Detailed description, goals, objectives and rationale for the Department's preferred alternative
• Document 5: Detailed comparison of areas and habitats in the Department's preferred and other alternatives
• Document 6: Detailed comparison of proposed regulations in the Department's preferred and other alternatives
• Document 7: Estimates of the maximum potential economic impacts of Marine Protected Area networks in the central California coast
• Document 8: California Fisheries Coalition sponsored review of Science Advisory Team guidance and analyses
  (Note: Large file size - 1.9 MB)
• Science Advisory Team response to the California Fisheries Coalition sponsored review
  • Document 9: Summary
  • Document 10: Full response
• Draft Master Plan for MPAs (July 21, 2006)

Those with ESRI compatible geographic information systems should visit the CDFW Marine Region GIS website for downloadable GIS data, including current MPA packages for the central coast and contact information for GIS staff. Look for the data link under GIS Downloads in the right navigation bar.