California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Announcement

North Coast Marine Protected Area Planning Workshop
October 27, 28 & 29
Who: Members of the public are invited to:

* Learn about the Marine Life Protection Act and the key components that inform the north coast marine protected area (MPA) planning process
* Share information about your community and its connection to marine resources
* Discuss ideas of how you can become involved in the process

What: MLPA Initiative North Coast Marine Protected Area Planning Workshop (http://www.dfg.ca.gov/mlpa/meetings_n.asp)

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Presentation: Introduction to the Marine Life Protection Act and MLPA Initiative
6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Roundtable discussion regarding:

 ? North coast MPA planning process
 ? Science and feasibility guidelines
 ? Components of an MPA array
 ? MarineMap training (http://northcoast.marinemap.org/marinemap/)

When/Where:

Tuesday, October 27 - Fort Bragg
C.V. Starr Community Center
300 S. Lincoln Street

Wednesday, October 28 - Eureka
Red Lion Inn
1929 Fourth Street

Thursday, October 29 - Crescent City
County of Del Norte Board Chambers
981 H Street

RSVP: Refreshments will be served for participants. Please RSVP to Delbra Gibbs (916.424.8897 or dga_mlpa@sbcglobal.net). For more information about the workshop, call Kelly Sayce at 707.832.4088.