Join the Grays Harbor Marine Resources Committee meeting for a presentation from and discussion hosted by Washington Sea Grant’s social scientist, Melissa Poe. When/Where: April 14 at the Grays Harbor… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Communication
How Much Money do Washington Residents Spend on Recreation?
The Surfrider Foundations’ Washington Policy Manager, Gus Gates, will present the results of the Surfrider and Point 97 project to collect a baseline characterization of coastal and ocean recreational use… Read more »
Q & A: What are some of the lessons learned from other planning processes?
Q: What are some of the lessons learned from other planning processes? A: In 2009, an international workshop hosted by The Nature Conservancy documented the best practices for healthy ocean… Read more »
Q & A: It seems like there should be other fishing data available on the map viewer. Why don’t I see it there?
Q: It seems like there should be other fishing data available on the map viewer. Why don’t I see it there? A: To protect the livelihood of commercial fishers providing… Read more »
Q & A: Would a marine renewable energy project be allowed within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary?
Q: Would a marine renewable energy project be allowed within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or Sanctuary)? A: Unlikely at this time. Marine renewable energy projects are not… Read more »
Q & A: What does Washington seek to gain from the MSP process?
Q: What does Washington seek to gain from the MSP process? A: Ocean planning can benefit a wide range of stakeholders and partners. Planning processes typically focus on identifying existing… Read more »
Q & A: The planning process identified many activities that occur in Washington’s marine waters. How will information about those activities be used in the planning process?
Q: The planning process identified many activities that occur in Washington’s marine waters. How will information about those activities be used in the planning process? A: To avoid and minimize… Read more »
Q & A: What state agencies are involved in the planning process and what is their role?
Q: What state agencies are involved in the planning process and what is their role? A: A state law requires an interagency team of state natural resource agencies to develop… Read more »
Q & A: What is the driving force behind MSP?
Q: What is the driving force behind MSP? A: In 2010, Washington State Legislature adopted a state law for marine planning (RCW 43.372) in response to local and national-level issues…. Read more »
Q & A: Will the plan create new regulations?
Q: Will the plan create new regulations? A: No, the plan will not create new regulations. The Marine Spatial Plan addresses the need for coordinated decision-making across entities by providing… Read more »
