[CINC] [MLPA Initiative] South Coast Summer Public Open Houses

[Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov]

Kate Faulkner at CINP thought you might be interested in these meetings:

   All,

   I think it would be very good to get the word out on the upcoming open
   houses regarding the Marine Life Protection Act.

   These are a chance for staff, cooperators, Naturalists Corps,
   volunteers, etc. to learn about this important project and to offer
   input.  Note that the 5 park islands are not part of this MLPA process.
   However, the other 3 Channel Islands and the mainland from Point
   Conception to the Mexican border are included.

   There are other meetings in other parts of Southern California.  I am
   just sending the dates for the 2 meetings in our local area.

   Kate



       California's Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Announcement

   Who: MLPA Initiative Staff and the General Public

   What: South Coast Summer Public Open Houses (attached and also available
   on the website)

   When: July 8, 9
         5:30 - 8:30 pm

   The Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) requires the state to examine and
   redesign California’s system of marine protected areas. The public is
   invited to come to these open houses anytime each evening to visit
   informational stations, review and comment on draft marine protected
   area proposals, provide input on particular areas of interest and ask
   questions of staff and regional stakeholders. See attached flier for
   more details.

   All are welcome to attend*. The open houses are all scheduled from 5:30
   to 8:30 p.m.  Drop by anytime!

   Wednesday, July 8
   Residence Inn
   2101 W Vineyard Ave.
   Oxnard, CA 93036

   Thursday, July 9
   Fess Parker's Doubletree
   633 East Cabrillo Blvd.
   Santa Barbara, CA 93103
   $2 parking fee


   What if I can’t attend one of the public open houses?
   If you are not able to attend, you may also provide your feedback by
   sending a message to MLPAComments at resources.ca.gov or by mail to MLPA
   Initiative, c/o California Natural Resources Agency, 1416 Ninth Street,
   Suite 1311, Sacramento, CA 95814. Your comments will be most helpful if
   received no later than July 19, 2009 so that they can be distributed to
   the SCRSG and BRTF members prior to the start of Round 3.

   *Opportunities for the non-English speaking public to provide input will
   also be made available
   (See attached file: MLPA Initiative S_PubOHFlier_090608.pdf)
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