MPA Federal Advisory Committee - Public Comments

The MPA Federal Advisory Committee encourages individuals from across the nation to submit their comments, ideas, and recommendations regarding marine protected areas.

The term "Public Comment" refers to any unsolicited written or oral statement submitted by a member of the public to the MPA Federal Advisory Committee. These statements may be submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail to the Advisory Committee Designated Federal Officer located within the National MPA Center. There are also opportunities to provide oral public comments during public meetings of the MPA Advisory Committee. Each statement is considered a Public Comment and will be entered into the Advisory Committee record.

For information on how to make comments to the Advisory Committee, refer to the Guidelines.

The following entries are the Public Comments given by individuals at the Federal Advisory Committee meetings held to date. All Public Comments received via e-mail, fax, mail, or during Committee meetings will be posted on the Advisory Committee website. Comments are grouped by meeting date

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April 6-8, 2004
Key Largo, Florida
Dan Clark, Cry of the Water
Stephanie Clark
Cheri Recchia, The Ocean Conservancy
Nancy Klingener, The Ocean Conservancy


November 17-19, 2003
San Mateo, California
Donna Parker
Jessica Hamilton, The Ocean Conservancy
Jesus Ruiz, USA National Scuba Program, YMCA
Cheri Recchia, The Ocean Conservancy
Kate Wing, Natural Resources Defense Council
Fleur O’Neill, Save Our Shores
Jamie Wine
Yasaman Golban
Bart Hall, Fred Hall & Associates/Consumer Fishing Shows
Jane DeLay
Bob Osborn, United Anglers of Southern California
Bob Strickland, United Anglers of Southern California
Roger Thomas, Golden Gate Fisherman’s Association


June 24-25, 2003
Washington, D.C.
Cheri Recchia, The Ocean Conservancy
Jay Johnson, Ball Janik, LLP
Kitty Simmonds, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council
Dr. Anthony Chatwin, The Nature Conservancy and MPA FAC candidate
Barbara Stevenson, MPA FAC candidate
Alex Stone, Reefkeeper International
Hanna Gillelan, Marine Conservation Biology Institute
Ryck Lydecker, Boat U.S.
Michael Doneley, Recreational Fishing Alliance
Eric Gilman, National Audubon Society and MPA FAC candidate

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