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

[islandkayaker at earthlink.net]

Hey All,

This process has been an increasingly difficult one up through now.  It is very contentious and heavily camped by fishing/consumptive users.  We could really use some support from those of you who are more conservation minded.  Please educate yourselves on what is going on with the MLPA process and PLEASE show up to public events and speaking opportunities and let the staff and us know what you think and what you want.  I am available for any questions, comments, etc.

Kind Regards,

Scott Dunn
MLPA SCRSG Non-Consumptive Recreational User Representative



-----Original Message-----
>From: Mary_C_Fritzsche at nps.gov
>Sent: Jun 11, 2009 8:22 AM
>To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
>Subject: [CINC] [MLPA Initiative] South Coast Summer Public Open Houses
>
>
>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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