California's Coast Needs Your Help
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MLPA Initiative Blue Ribbon Task Force
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A special task force is in the final stages of choosing a plan to protect our coasts under the Marine Life Protection Act. Only Proposal 4 offers the best protection for the North Coast, by expanding our network of marine protected areas (MPAs) while still allowing some access for small boat fishermen.
But the fishing lobby has sent hundreds of emails in support of Proposal 2XA, which would open up half of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one of the most biologically diverse areas in California, to fishing!
You can read the full proposals here - check out the maps for each proposal to see the areas to be protected. Learn more about MPAs from The Ocean Conservancy (which supports Proposal 4) and read this helpful FAQ from CalOceans.org (a coalition of conservation NPOs that support Proposal 4.)
Please sign now to send YOUR email in support of Proposal 4 and full protection for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. PLEASE include a comment describing what our coasts mean to you, and if you have visited Fitzgerald, describe in your comment why you believe it should be offered full protection. Thank you!
But the fishing lobby has sent hundreds of emails in support of Proposal 2XA, which would open up half of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one of the most biologically diverse areas in California, to fishing!
You can read the full proposals here - check out the maps for each proposal to see the areas to be protected. Learn more about MPAs from The Ocean Conservancy (which supports Proposal 4) and read this helpful FAQ from CalOceans.org (a coalition of conservation NPOs that support Proposal 4.)
Please sign now to send YOUR email in support of Proposal 4 and full protection for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. PLEASE include a comment describing what our coasts mean to you, and if you have visited Fitzgerald, describe in your comment why you believe it should be offered full protection. Thank you!
A special task force is in the final stages of choosing a plan to protect our coasts under the Marine Life Protection Act. Only Proposal 4 offers the best protection for the North Coast, by expanding our network of marine protected areas (MPAs) while still allowing some access for small boat fishermen.
But the fishing lobby has sent hundreds of emails in support of Proposal 2XA, which would open up half of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one of the most biologically diverse areas in California, to fishing!
You can read the full proposals here - check out the maps for each proposal to see the areas to be protected. Learn more about MPAs from The Ocean Conservancy (which supports Proposal 4) and read this helpful FAQ from CalOceans.org (a coalition of conservation NPOs that support Proposal 4.)
Please sign now to send YOUR email in support of Proposal 4 and full protection for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. PLEASE include a comment describing what our coasts mean to you, and if you have visited Fitzgerald, describe in your comment why you believe it should be offered full protection. Thank you!
But the fishing lobby has sent hundreds of emails in support of Proposal 2XA, which would open up half of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one of the most biologically diverse areas in California, to fishing!
You can read the full proposals here - check out the maps for each proposal to see the areas to be protected. Learn more about MPAs from The Ocean Conservancy (which supports Proposal 4) and read this helpful FAQ from CalOceans.org (a coalition of conservation NPOs that support Proposal 4.)
Please sign now to send YOUR email in support of Proposal 4 and full protection for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. PLEASE include a comment describing what our coasts mean to you, and if you have visited Fitzgerald, describe in your comment why you believe it should be offered full protection. Thank you!
Dear Chair Golding and members of the Blue Ribbon Task Force:
I strongly support Proposal 4 for the Marine Protected Area network design for the California North Central Coast.
Proposal 4 affords the best protection for the North Central Coast's natural resources and economy. Proposal 4 will create a strong network of highly protected marine refuges while minimizing the economic impact of these protected areas by allowing small boat fishermen access to the sections of the coast where they traditionally fish.
Specifically, Proposal 4 strengthens protections for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, one of the most biologically diverse regions on the west coast. Scientists give Proposal 4 the highest marks of all proposals for MPA size, spacing and habitat protection.
While I strongly support Proposal 4, I am also adamantly opposed to proposal 2XA and any weakening of protections for Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. The Marine Life Protection Act was designed to extend the protections currently offered to our magnificent marine natural resources, not to open these refuges up to more fishing.
Please accept my comments in support of Proposal 4, which offers the best protection for our majestic northern coast.
We signed the "California's Coast Needs Your Help" petition!
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Ines Seidel, Germany
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Wendy Hawkes, Delaware
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Anne Seidel, Germany
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Janet Chase, Oregon
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9:23 pm PDT, May 27,
Rob Sullivan, Texas
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Judith Beall, California
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3:15 pm PDT, May 26,
Janice Rainey, Georgia
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11:46 am PDT, May 24,
Alexandra SUSINI, France
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11:23 am PDT, May 23,
Brian Lu, New Jersey
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 1,848:
1:54 pm PDT, May 21,
Mary Ann Wilson, California
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4:20 am PDT, May 21,
VIER Eva, France
arretez de puiser et de détruire la faune marine...par respect pour la vie et les futures générations...si la nature résiste à tous les holocautes que lui impose les humains
arretez de puiser et de détruire la faune marine...par respect pour la vie et les futures générations...si la nature résiste à tous les holocautes que lui impose les humains
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2:58 pm PDT, May 16,
Marie-Claire TAGNATI, France
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10:20 pm PDT, May 15,
Darlene Davis, Michigan
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9:14 pm PDT, May 15,
Esther Elizabeth Crompton, South Carolina
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11:59 am PDT, May 14,
Ginger Geronimo, Alabama
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12:18 am PDT, May 14,
K S, Georgia
Save Please, this diverse coast of USA. We must ensure a protected ocean for all of mankind to exist in this 21st into the next century. It will be hard fought though nothing is more necessary. Please adopt proposal 4 for California. California USA has always led the way in environmental consciousness, the rest of US and then the whole world watches these decisions. Please act responsibly. Thank you.
Save Please, this diverse coast of USA. We must ensure a protected ocean for all of mankind to exist in this 21st into the next century. It will be hard fought though nothing is more necessary. Please adopt proposal 4 for California. California USA has always led the way in environmental consciousness, the rest of US and then the whole world watches these decisions. Please act responsibly. Thank you.
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9:47 am PDT, May 13,
Margaret Tollner, California
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5:03 am PDT, May 13,
Anabela Antunes, Portugal
Proteged the maritime cote !!!
Proteged the maritime cote !!!
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4:04 am PDT, May 13,
Gauthy Valerie, Belgium
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4:04 am PDT, May 13,
Caestecker Laurent, Belgium
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1:09 am PDT, May 13,
GObbe E, Belgium
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2:40 pm PDT, May 12,
Chris Lepretre, France
Fishing lobby ? So self-centred... Go veg !
Fishing lobby ? So self-centred... Go veg !
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10:47 am PDT, May 12,
Laetitia Panetier, France
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12:01 am PDT, May 12,
Tomballe Philippe, Belgium
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3:06 pm PDT, May 11,
Leen Raats, Belgium
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2:43 pm PDT, May 11,
Marcy Morgan, California
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2:02 pm PDT, May 11,
Brian Reynolds, New Jersey
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10:59 am PDT, May 11,
Susan Collins, Florida
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5:48 am PDT, May 11,
Chantal Chavassieux, France
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3:35 am PDT, May 11,
Andrée Hussard, France
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9:54 pm PDT, May 10,
Prima Baily, New York
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5:27 pm PDT, May 10,
Marchand Christine, France
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5:25 pm PDT, May 10,
Destizons René, France
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5:23 pm PDT, May 10,
Donneger Rémi, France
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3:47 pm PDT, May 10,
David Depew, California
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8:54 am PDT, May 10,
Vercknocke Pascal, France
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7:14 am PDT, May 10,
Petitjean Nancy, Belgium
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6:31 am PDT, May 10,
Chantal Buslot, Belgium
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6:29 am PDT, May 10,
Krishnasami Vasumathi, India
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5:33 am PDT, May 10,
Roolandt Angélique, Belgium
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3:41 am PDT, May 10,
Amal EL BEKRI, Morocco
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3:12 am PDT, May 10,
Meryl Pinque, France
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2:23 am PDT, May 10,
Marrot Jean-frédéric, France
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1:57 am PDT, May 10,
Pley Nicole, France
Un plan de sauvegarde des Everglades devrait être mis en place, car il faut sauver cette région qui est en grand danger. la pêche intensive est inutile et dangereuse pour l'environnement!
Un plan de sauvegarde des Everglades devrait être mis en place, car il faut sauver cette région qui est en grand danger. la pêche intensive est inutile et dangereuse pour l'environnement!
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1:49 am PDT, May 10,
Marie Helene Kerschenmeyer, France
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1:02 am PDT, May 10,
Odette Chauve, France
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10:48 pm PDT, May 9,
Bruce Vogel, Kentucky
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9:30 pm PDT, May 9,
Nicole Verbist, Belgium
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7:13 pm PDT, May 9,
Carole BELLEUDY, France
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7:12 pm PDT, May 9,
Odile HECKMANN, France
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6:36 pm PDT, May 8,
Annie Bertrand, France
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12:18 pm PDT, May 8,
Quentin Childs, California
I am nearly speechless at news that the fishing lobby urges Proposal 2XA, which would open up half of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. As you well know, this is one of the most biogically diverse areas in California. There isn't anyplace like it within hundreds of miles of coastline No. and So. where I've traveled (McKerriker State Park tidepools are somewhat similar, but nothing as vast and populated). The uniqueness of the Fitzgerald Lava Rock Tidepools must be nearly unmatched. I have lived in the Greater Bay Area since 1973. I know there are hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of schoolchildren who have been bused there for field trips. We absolutely cannot afford to lose protection of this phenomenal marine environment. In addition to tide pools, I've observed seals and even occasional elephant seals, dolphins and migrating whales in that area. Please support only Proposal 4 of the many plans you are studying regarding the Northern California Coast.
I am nearly speechless at news that the fishing lobby urges Proposal 2XA, which would open up half of Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. As you well know, this is one of the most biogically diverse areas in California. There isn't anyplace like it within hundreds of miles of coastline No. and So. where I've traveled (McKerriker State Park tidepools are somewhat similar, but nothing as vast and populated). The uniqueness of the Fitzgerald Lava Rock Tidepools must be nearly unmatched. I have lived in the Greater Bay Area since 1973. I know there are hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of schoolchildren who have been bused there for field trips. We absolutely cannot afford to lose protection of this phenomenal marine environment. In addition to tide pools, I've observed seals and even occasional elephant seals, dolphins and migrating whales in that area. Please support only Proposal 4 of the many plans you are studying regarding the Northern California Coast.
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5:49 am PDT, May 8,
Kenneth Lapointe, Canada
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4:04 am PDT, May 8,
Arnaud Hussard, France
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2:43 am PDT, May 8,
Mireille Azouzou, France
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12:47 am PDT, May 8,
Geneviève Pieroni, France
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3:57 pm PDT, May 7,
Cristina Seica, Portugal
