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MPA BIO-REGIONAL
MEETINGS
SAVE THE DATES!
California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) process is moving forward, with three upcoming Bio-Regional public meetings where MPA petitions will be discussed and public testimony will be heard. These meetings are where decisions begin to take shape — and community input matters!
Meeting dates:
• April 21st — Half Moon Bay (Northern MPA petitions)
• May 5–6th — Santa Barbara (Central MPA petitions)
• May 19th — San Clemente (Southern MPA petitions)
We encourage everyone to read the petitions, SIGN, and attend if you can. If you plan to be there, come prepared to give testimony.
SIGN THE COALITION LETTER
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
The joint Commission letter has officially been submitted.
This letter represents a shared position from a broad coalition of organizations and individuals across recreational, commercial, and scientific communities—representing tens of thousands of ocean stakeholders statewide.
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The more voices the the better. Click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page to sign the letter and be heard.
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Sept 19: Monterey MPA Collaborative Meeting
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
california state parks monterey district offices
2211 Garden Road
Monterey, California 93940
For more info
Contact: Krystle Ramos, krystle@mpacollaborative.org
Additional Info
Share your feedback on the draft 30×30 Decision-Making Framework for Coastal Waters!
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Workshop Schedule:
Please note the Central Coast Workshop date has been updated!
Register below for any of the following workshops:
South Coast: San Diego
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Session 1: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Session 2: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Margaret Scripps Buzzelli Loeb Room at the Scripps Seaside Forum; 8610 Kennel Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
In partnership with and sponsored by Sea Grant
Central Coast: Monterey
Wednesday, August 27, 2024
Session 1: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Session 2: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mott Training Center; 837 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
In partnership with California State Parks-Monterey District
North Coast: Arcata
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Session 1: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Session 2: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Humboldt Coastal Nature Center, 220 Stamps Ln, Arcata, CA 95521
In partnership with and sponsored by Friends of the Dunes
Submit your letters to fgc@fgc.ca.gov
This is one of the most powerful ways you can help, by submitting written letters in opposition to the proposed MPAs. By sharing your stories and highlighting the importance of maintaining access to our coast, we can build a collective opposition to harmful policies.
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A good place to start your letter is with 'My name is XXXX XXXXXX, I'm from XXXXXXXXX, and I am speaking to oppose/express concerns/etc with (whatever Petition, MPA, Closure of our Coast, etc), specifically for (your geographic area which is being affected) the proposals for new (or expanded) state marine reserves in XXXXXX...' Be sure to include personal anecdotes and stories of what the ocean means to you, your family, and friends!
Submit your letter to this email address fgc@fgc.ca.gov or visit https://fgc.ca.gov/Contact
POSTPONED
California Fish and Game Commission Tribal Committee meeting.
San Jose Scottish Rite Center
2455 Masonic Drive
San Jose, CA 95125
Agenda: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=220276&inline
How to Join: https://wildlife-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/81602064680
View the full list of 2024 meetings here: https://fgc.ca.gov/Meetings/2024