San Francisco Bay Study Region (2011)
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EXISTING STATE MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (MPAs)
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San Francisco Bay Study Region
The San Francisco Bay Study Region (waters within San Francisco Bay, from the Golden Gate Bridge northeast to the Carquinez Bridge) is the fifth and final study region for consideration under the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA).
A message from Secretary for Resources John Laird and Director of Fish and Game Chuck Bonham
We appreciate receiving San Francisco Bay Options Report: Considering MPA Planning prepared by the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. The report identifies a range of options for how to approach marine protected area planning in San Francisco Bay.
As noted in the report's response to science questions, protecting San Francisco Bay’s ecosystem is intricately connected to the marshes of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. As such, any successful planning for and implementation of marine protected areas in San Francisco Bay must complement the historic effort to meet co-equal goals of ecosystem restoration and water supply reliability in the delta.
We look forward to continuing to work with all local, state and federal agencies dedicated to ensuring successful marine planning and protection for San Francisco Bay subsequent to completing planning efforts in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
To learn more about the MLPA in general, please visit Introduction to the MLPA.