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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!
Final Meeting:
• May 19th, 8:30 am — San Clemente (Southern MPA petitions)
Regional Marine Protected Area Petitions (Los Angeles through San Diego counties, including Santa Catalina Island)
* The meeting will be conducted via teleconference, with commissioners participating in San Clemente and Trinidad.
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Holiday Inn Express 35 Via Pico Plaza
San Clemente, CA 92672
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Trinidad Rancheria Tribal Council Chambers
1 Cher-Ae Lane Trinidad, CA 95570
Options for Remote Public Comment via Zoom or Phone
To join the meeting remotely via Zoom (video and audio), click directly on the meeting link at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83585460211.
***Join in person in San Clemente or Trinidad, or online via Zoom to provide public comment or observe the meeting.
We encourage everyone to read the petitions, SIGN, and attend if you can. If you plan to be there, come prepared to give testimony.
For more meeting information, see Fish and Game Commission website here.
SIGN THE COALITION LETTER
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.
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.
***This letter remains available as a resource and reflects the coalition's position and rationale on the MPA petitions. We encourage you to read it for full context on where we stand and why.
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.
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