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:

June 29, 30, and July 1, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 13
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!

Monday, June 29
Hilton Garden Inn
6450 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011


Tuesday, June 30
Marina Village Conference Ctr.
1936 Quivira Way
San Diego, CA 92109


Wednesday, July 1
Aliso Creek Inn
31106 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651

Monday, July 6
Simons Banquet Center
Ports O Call Village, Berth 80
1050 Nagoya Way
San Pedro, CA 90731

Tuesday, July 7
Marina del Rey Hotel
13534 Bali Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

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

Monday, July 13
Catalina Island
Location TBD

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@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.