11.25.09
Last Chance to Speak Up on South Coast Marine Protected Areas--Attend Commission Hearing on Dec 9 in LA
By SFSDAdministrator
The 'end of the line' for South Coast Marine Protected Areas has arrived! Dec 9th marks the
final meeting in a 'yearlong process', and we need you to attend. As you know, the Blue Ribbon Task Force unanimously voted to forward a final map to the Fish and Game Commission. The map, called the Integrated Preferred Alternative (IPA), is a hybrid map representing diverse Stakeholder views
.
The MLPA, as a law, was designed and written
to ensure diverse views were incorporated into the final map. Surfrider fully supports the IPA because we believe it contains a balance of conservation and fishing interests--and perspectives
from all ocean users.
The Commission will base its decision on public support--and that’s why they need to hear from you on Dec 9th!
Please attend the hearing and express that you are concerned about preserving ocean resources and that you support a 'balanced' proposal that provides strong protection while incorporating diverse stakeholder perspectives.
If you would like help with talking points for the Dec 9
th meeting, please contact Stefanie at:
Ssekich@surfrider.org To stay updated about Surfrider MLPA efforts and
to send an action alert to the Commission here:
http://mlpasurfrider.blogspot.com/
Dec 9th Meeting Information:
Radisson Hotel--LAX
ABC Ballroom
6225 W. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
**PUBLIC SPEAKER CARDS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT 9:00 AM AND MUST BE TURNED IN TO COMMISSION STAFF BY 10:10 AM FOR CONSIDERATION. PUBLIC TESTIMONY WILL BE HEARD FROM APPROXIMATELY 10:15 AM -12:30 PM TODAY. THE TIME ALLOTTED PER INDIVIDUAL WILL BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE NUMBER OF SPEAKER CARDS RECEIVED, AND ANNOUNCED AT THE START OF THE MEETING.**
Please take the time to fill out this action alert that will be sent to the Commission.
http://action.surfrider.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=428
Thanks and hope to see you at the Dec 9
th hearing!