Recognizing that the North Coast is a unique region, Humboldt Baykeeper continues to ask the Fish and Game Commission to rely on the contributions made by tribes and tribal communities, recreational and commercial fishermen, conservationists, and recreational coastal users as they finalize our marine protected areas. Developing a robust marine reserve network that is ecologically vibrant, maintains the strong fishing industry that is at the center of North Coast culture and respects traditional non-commercial tribal harvest is of the utmost importance for Humboldt Baykeeper. The FGC will be finalizing the North Coast’s marine protected area network in 2012, and Humboldt Baykeeper will be at the forefront of the process.
Humboldt Baykeeper is dedicated to public participation and will work to keep the public informed of the progress made as the MLPA process moves forward through regular presentations and outreach.
