Surfrider MLPA meetings starting Tue 9/23 7PM S.C. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

forcefed · 09-22-2009, 01:09 AM

Being who they in this area, I'm sure they will have an influence with this "letter".

Surfrider
Explore Maps of Marine Protected Areas with the Surfrider Foundation
September 20, 2009
PRESS RELEASE

Decades of overfishing, coastal development, and pollution have taken a toll on Southern California's ocean environment. To help improve our ocean's health, the State is setting aside protected zones similar to state parks so that marine life can thrive.

This is one of your last chances to give meaningful input on where marine protected areas should be located! Please join Surfrider to learn more about the Marine Life Protection Act and to discuss the proposed maps. After the community forums, will compile all constructive comments into a letter that will be sent to decision makers before the final vote. We need to hear from you!

Agenda:

7:00-7:10--Welcome and brief overview.
7:10-7:20--Summary of Surfrider's outreach efforts over the past year and what we learned from local communities and Surfrider supporters.
7:20-7:40--Overview and discussion of each map.
7:40-8:00--Questions & Answers.

WHEN: Four different forums will be held in the following areas:Orange County, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego.All forums will be from 7-8pm.

Sept 23. San Clemente Senior Center: 242 Avenida Del Mar. San Clemente, CA 92672.
Sept 24.Watershed Resource Center:2981 Cliff Drive.Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Sept 29.Santa Monica Library--Ocean Park Branch: 2601 Main St.Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sept 30.Encinitas Community Center: 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Encinitas, CA 92024

Community Forum Information:
September 23, Wednesday. 7-8pm
San Clemente Community/Senior Center
242 Avenida Del Mar
San Clemente, CA 92672-4005
Use the Library building entrance on Del Mar Street, and the Senior Center is on your left side of the lobby.

http://www.surfrider.org/files/FAQSurfriderMLPA%20.pdf
http://www.surfrider.org/files/SF_MPAs_Access_Memo.pdf
http://www.surfrider.org/policy_mpa.asp

About the Marine Life Protection Act

The MLPA is a law that requires the state to establish a "network" of marine protected areas from Oregon to the Mexican border. The goals of the MLPA are to: 'set aside' areas of the ocean to increase fish populations, enhance marine habitat, and to improve recreational and educational opportunities. Over the past year, has been working with diverse groups of people including recreationalists, fishermen, environmentalists, and Chapter activists to ensure the law is effectively implemented. To learn more go here: Surfrider on the Marine Life Protection Act or email Ssekich@surfrider.org

09-22-2009, 01:09 AM	#1
forcefed Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: West of the Rockies Posts: 7	Surfrider MLPA meetings starting Tue 9/23 7PM S.C. Being who they in this area, I'm sure they will have an influence with this "letter". Surfrider Explore Maps of Marine Protected Areas with the Surfrider Foundation September 20, 2009 PRESS RELEASE Decades of overfishing, coastal development, and pollution have taken a toll on Southern California's ocean environment. To help improve our ocean's health, the State is setting aside protected zones similar to state parks so that marine life can thrive. This is one of your last chances to give meaningful input on where marine protected areas should be located! Please join Surfrider to learn more about the Marine Life Protection Act and to discuss the proposed maps. *After the community forums, will compile all constructive comments into a letter that will be sent to decision makers before the final vote.* We need to hear from you! *Agenda: 7:00-7:10--Welcome and brief overview. 7:10-7:20--Summary of Surfrider's outreach efforts over the past year and what we learned from local communities and Surfrider supporters. 7:20-7:40--Overview and discussion of each map. 7:40-8:00--Questions & Answers. WHEN:* Four different forums will be held in the following areas:Orange County, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego.All forums will be from 7-8pm. Sept 23. San Clemente Senior Center: 242 Avenida Del Mar. San Clemente, CA 92672. Sept 24.Watershed Resource Center:2981 Cliff Drive.Santa Barbara, CA 93109 Sept 29.Santa Monica Library--Ocean Park Branch: 2601 Main St.Santa Monica, CA 90405 Sept 30.Encinitas Community Center: 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Encinitas, CA 92024 Community Forum Information: September 23, Wednesday. 7-8pm *San Clemente Community/Senior Center* 242 Avenida Del Mar San Clemente, CA 92672-4005 Use the Library building entrance on Del Mar Street, and the Senior Center is on your left side of the lobby. http://www.surfrider.org/files/FAQSurfriderMLPA%20.pdf http://www.surfrider.org/files/SF_MPAs_Access_Memo.pdf http://www.surfrider.org/policy_mpa.asp About the Marine Life Protection Act The MLPA is a law that requires the state to establish a "network" of marine protected areas from Oregon to the Mexican border. The goals of the MLPA are to: 'set aside' areas of the ocean to increase fish populations, enhance marine habitat, and to improve recreational and educational opportunities. Over the past year, has been working with diverse groups of people including recreationalists, fishermen, environmentalists, and Chapter activists to ensure the law is effectively implemented. To learn more go here: Surfrider on the Marine Life Protection Act or email Ssekich@surfrider.org