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Sanctuary Seeks Public Comment on Boundaries, Zones, and Regulations
Dear
Friends and Volunteers,
As mentioned in the last FAVOR newsletter, we will be working with the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary to jointly review the sanctuary's marine zoning
and regulations, which also encompass the Key West and Great White Heron NWRs.
The official request for public scoping comments was published yesterday in the
Federal Register (attached).
There is lots more information available
HERE,
with links to even more information! NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE YOUR FEELINGS
KNOWN! The Nature Conservancy is co-hosting open meetings with Save-A-Turtle
in Marathon, Friends and Volunteers of Refuges (FAVOR) on Big Pine Key and Reef
Relief on Key West about the nuts and bolts of this regulatory review process
and its importance for sea turtles, seabirds, fish, seagrass meadows, coral
reefs, the waters they all depend upon and opportunities for people to
sustainably enjoy these things in the Florida Keys for years to come. Chris
Bergh, South Florida Conservation Director for The Nature Conservancy and a
member of the Sanctuary Advisory Council, will outline the history and current
regulations of the sanctuary and the refuge backcountry as well as the public
scoping process, timing and opportunities for input. A question and answer
session and discussion will follow. These meetings are open to one and all.
Please
attend to learn more about this important opportunity to better protect and
manage our Refuges! Feel free to contact us with any
questions or concerns!
Alison Higgins, Volunteer
Friends And Volunteers Of Refuges
Alison@favorfloridakeys.com
305-923-1783
Anne Morkill
Wildlife Refuge Manager
Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges Complex
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
(305) 872-2239 ext 209 Office
(305) 872-3675 Fax
(305) 304-4907 Cell _______________________ |
FULL
MOON KAYAK PADDLES ARE NOW SCHEDULED!
