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Tribal Committee MEETIng
California Natural Resources Headquarters Building
715 P Street, Second Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tuesday, April 14th, 1:00 p.m.
On April 14th, the Fish & Game Commission - Tribal Committee convenes to review tribally led and co-led MPA petitions currently under consideration. Public comment is open — and community input matters. This is your opportunity to speak directly to the Commission about how these proposals would impact access to California's marine resources.
We encourage everyone who can to attend in person — and if you can't make it to Sacramento, Zoom is available. These meetings are an opportunity to make your voice heard, and the more comments we have on the record, the greater our impact.
How to Join:
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In Person California Natural Resources HQ —
715 P Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Zoom — Computer (Recommended)
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Join directly https://wildlife-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/89836477592
Detailed instructions for joining via Zoom or phone are available at fgc.ca.gov/meetings/2026.
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Phone Only Toll Free: 855-758-1310 Direct: 408-961-3928 Meeting ID: 898 3647 7592 Access Code: 481000
Watch Only (No Public Comment) Live stream available at fgc.ca.gov on the day of the meeting.
View the full list of 2026 meetings and more information go here: https://fgc.ca.gov/Meetings/2026
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Fish & Game Commission Meeting April 15th & 16th
California Natural Resources HQ
715 P Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Wednesday April 15th, 8:30 a.m.
On April 15th, the Fish & Game Commission convenes to review and hear public comment on the Bin 2 MPA petitions. This is a critical step in California's MPA petition process — and one of the most important opportunities for our community to speak directly to the Commission about how these proposals would impact access to California's marine resources.
We encourage everyone who can to attend in person — and if you can't make it to Sacramento, Zoom is available. These meetings are an opportunity to make your voice heard, and the more comments we have on the record, the greater our impact.
How to Join:
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In Person California Natural Resources HQ
715 P Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
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Zoom — Computer (Recommended)
Join directly https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89998047571
Detailed instructions for joining via Zoom or phone are available at fgc.ca.gov/meetings.
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Phone Only +1 (408) 638-0968 +1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 899 9804 7571
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Watch Only (No Public Comment) Live stream available at fgc.ca.gov on the day of the meeting.
View the full list of 2026 meetings and more information go here: https://fgc.ca.gov/Meetings/2026
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)
San Mateo Elks Lodge
229 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94403
• May 5–6th — Santa Barbara (Central MPA petitions)
Hilton Garden Inn
6878 Hollister Avenue
Goleta, CA 93117
• 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.
Not all meeting details have not been announced yet. We will update as they become available.
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