The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is pleased to announce the release of the State of the California North Coast report, now available on Oceanspaces.org.
This report contains key information about the biological, ecological, oceanographic, cultural, and socioeconomic conditions around the time of marine protected area (MPA) implementation on California’s North Coast, a geographic region extending from the California-Oregon border south to Point Arena. From 2013 through 2017, 11 baseline projects across the North Coast collected data to create a comprehensive understanding of conditions in the region.
The State of the California North Coast report highlights information from these baseline projects and includes contributions from more than 30 organizations. Over the past five years, scientists, fishermen, tribal governments, citizen groups, and others have provided key input to better understand the North Coast.
Join Us November 1-3 for Public Community Gatherings
You are invited to discuss the report and additional MPA baseline information at community gatherings to be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Crescent City (November 1), Eureka (November 2), and Fort Bragg (November 3).
You’re welcome to join these gatherings to learn more about the findings and long-term statewide monitoring plans. More information can be found on the Oceanspaces North Coast State of the Region web page.
Crescent City – November 1, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Crescent City Harbor Office
Eureka – November 2, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center
Fort Bragg – November 3, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Redwood Coast Senior Center
For further information, email CDFW Environmental Scientist Adam Frimodig.
post by Amanda Van Diggelen, CDFW Environmental Scientist
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