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North Coast Study Region

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The north coast study region (California/Oregon border to Alder Creek near Point Arena in Mendocino County) is the fourth Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) study region to undergo the regional marine protected area (MPA) planning and re-design process. This regional process started June 2009 with a series of introductory workshops and open houses. To find out more about the MLPA in general, visit Introduction to the MLPA.

Popular Resources

North Coast Study Region Planning Groups

 

Master Contents of Transmittal Binders to the California Fish and Game Commission
(April 15, 2012)

Regulatory Process Documents under Administrative Procedures Act (APA)

North Coast Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR)

Options for Regulations in the North Coast Study Region MPAs Initial State of Reason Adobe Reader required
(October 13, 2011)

Correction to Notice of Preparation for the Marine Protected Areas in the North Coast Region - Scoping Meeting Dates Adobe Reader required
(September 16, 2011)

Notice of Preparation of Environmental Document Regarding Marine Protected Areas in the Northern California Region Adobe Reader required
(September 12, 2011)

MLPA Initiative Recommended Options and Sub-options Regarding Marine Protected Areas for the MLPA North Coast Study Region Adobe Reader required
(June 16, 2011)

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 Adobe Reader required
(June 14, 2011)

Options Regarding Marine Protected Areas for the MLPA North Coast Study Region Adobe Reader required
(June 9, 2011)

Unresolved Feasibility Issues for the Regional Stakeholder Group Revised Marine Protected Area Proposal: PowerPoint Presentation Adobe Reader required
(April 7, 2011)

Unresolved Feasibility Issues for the Regional Stakeholder Group Revised Marine Protected Area Proposal: Supplemental Report to the California Fish and Game Commission Adobe Reader required
(March 22, 2011)

Key Documents and Resources for the North Coast

MLPA Blue Ribbon Task Force Delivers Recommendations for the North Coast Study Region
(updated January 30, 2011)

Department of Fish and Game Feasibility Evaluation of Final MPA Proposals Submitted by the BRTF to the Fish and Game Commission Adobe Reader required
(January 24, 2011)

North Coast MPA Proposals, Special Closures Recommendation, and Evaluations
(posted November 17, 2010; Updated January 13, 2011)

Task Force Approves Recommendations to Complete California's Open Coast Marine Protected Areas
(posted October 28, 2010)

Regional Profile of the North Coast Study Region
(posted April 21, 2010)

News Updates

Locations for Viewing MLPA Notices and Documents for the North Coast Study Region Adobe Reader required

Meetings and Events

Marine Map