MONTEREY BAY
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1995
SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY INN
SIERRA ROOM, 611 OCEAN STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 

AGENDA

  8:30	Coffee and Sign-in

  9:00	Welcome by Mayor Katherine Beiers
	Roll Call, Approval of February Mtg Minutes

  9:15	Update on flood impacts to Sanctuary	

  9:20	Public Comments on items not on the agenda

  9:35	SAC Strategic Planning session		

10:30	Discussion on authority and protocol for advising 	
	MBNMS management

11:30	Discussion of alternative funding for Sanctuary Program	

12:15	Award presentations to G. Valenzuela and P. Eves	

12:30	LUNCH 

  1:45	Caltrans presentation on alternatives for addressing 	
	Devil's Slide road closures

  2:30	Sanctuary Update Report from Sanctuary Manager		

  3:15	Reports from Working Groups
	Conservation		
	Education		
	Research		

  3:45	Recent NOAA action regarding shark attraction in MBNMS	

  4:00	Announcements and comments from Council members

  4:30	Adjourn


Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Advisory Council
Meeting Minutes

Monday, April 24, 1995
Hudson House - Pt. Lobos State Reserve
Highway One, Carmel, CA


I.	WELCOME, ROLL CALL, APPROVAL OF MARCH MEETING MINUTES

The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Karin Strasser Kauffman, at 9:35 a.m.  Roll 
call was taken with the following public categories and government agencies present and 
representing a quorum as indicated:

AMBAG:  Ruth Vreeland			NOAA Enforcement:  Bob Jones
CA Resources:  Brian Baird			Research:  Greg Cailliet	
Agriculture:  Richard Nutter			At Large:  Karin Strasser Kauffman
Business & Industry:  Steve Abbott		At Large:  Steve Webster
Coastal Commission:  Les Strnad		At Large:  Jo Stallard
Coast Guard:  Jim Hall			CA EPA:  Not represented
Conservation:  Rachel Saunders		Recreation:  Not represented
Diving:  Ed Cooper				Fishing:  Not represented	
Education:  Dorris Welch			Tourism:  Not represented
Harbors:  Joe Townsend			US EPA:  Not represented

The following non-voting members were present as indicated:

MBNMS Manager:  Terry Jackson
Channel Islands NMS:  Not represented
Cordell Bank/Gulf of the Farallones:  Ed Ueber
Elkhorn Slough NERR:  Not represented

The minutes from the Sanctuary Advisory Council meeting of March 24 were reviewed, 
amended by Council members and approved as discussed.  Council members were 
informed about the status of two follow-up items from the March meeting -- thank you 
letters to the Santa Cruz couple who generously donated their time and funds to produce 
and place signs for the MBNMS (See Attachment A) and the latest status on Fort Ord 
marine environment clean-up.

Karin Strasser Kauffman reported that, as directed by the Council at the March meeting, 
she had spoken with Colonel McCutchon at Fort Ord regarding the clean-up of Sanctuary 
waters off of the former military base.  According to McCutchon, the Army is waiting for 
approval to begin taking samples and participating in the current research.  The Army has 
agreed to take responsibility if clean-up is warranted.  They have been communicating with 
the EPA to institute the research and clean-up efforts.  In response to Council members 
indicating they want Sanctuary involvement in the project, the Chair mentioned that she will 
continue to aggressively pursue meetings between the Army and Sanctuary staff.     


II.	PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

	A.  Jay Murray, Dive Master for Aquarius Dive Shop in Monterey, voiced concern 
for underwater noise pollution in the Bay.  Murray advocated a need for legislative limits 
governing undersea noise.  He is willing to provide tapes and documents on request in 
support of his position.

	B.  Daniela Feinholz introduced a new non-profit organization, the Pacific Cetacean 
Group, for which she serves as President. (See Attachment B)

III.	ANNUAL REPORT FROM ADVISORY COUNCIL TO SANCTUARY 
MANAGER

As required in the by-laws, the Sanctuary Advisory Council must provide an annual report 
of activities to the Sanctuary manager.  Moreover, the report enables members to track their 
work and help to plan for the future -- both long-term and short-term.  Council Secretary, 
Jim Hall, presented the report. (See Attachment C)  Chair Strasser Kauffman commended 
and thanked Jim for his work.

Noting the maturation of the SAC and its processes as a fine example of a productive 
regional government where local, state, and federal agencies take responsibility for action, 
Karin Strasser Kauffman emphasized her gratitude to Council members for their 
outstanding efforts.  A strong foundation for continued public involvement in the 
management of the Sanctuary has been instituted.  The Chair continued, highlighting the 
establishment of a protocol; the instigation of public interest; the institution of regular 
meetings; and, the Council's success in pointing out the benefits of environmental 
conservation at both the local and the national level, as major accomplishments of the year.  
She is looking forward to an even more productive second year and suggested that the 
Council needs to concentrate on educating its constituents about the economic benefits, 
locally and nationally, of the Sanctuary.  

Council members recommended that the report be augmented to include:

€	mention of the successful management of the Sanctuary, the staffing support 
provided by the Sanctuary office, and the exemplary coordination between the two National 
Marine Sanctuary Managers (MBNMS and Gulf of a Farallones/Cordell Bank NMS);
€	some quantitative references demonstrating the institutional public and private 
partnerships and their commitment to responsible management of the MBNMS.  It was 
requested that an estimate of the hours spent by the SAC and its three working groups be 
calculated in a consistent manner to provide a financial estimate of the donated cost of 
participation plus, include an estimate of participation from other agencies, both public and 
private, as well as the number of interested citizens attending the meetings;
€	include supporting documentation from the working groups as Appendices.  
Working group Chairs were asked to go through their minutes and produce a highlights list 
to submit to Jim Hall.

Council members also requested that the numerous issues addressed by the Council in 
1994 be submitted in more detail.  They asked that the sub-heading "Fireworks" be 
changed to "Permits" and incorporate a discussion of the special problems associated with 
permit requirements for the annual Chocolate Abalone Dive and the Gold Dive. 

With respect to the Sanctuary's budget, Council members conceded that the existence of a 
budget was a positive achievement in its own right, however, they identified problem areas 
of concern involving staffing. 

All agreed that the over-riding issue was improving communication channels.  The 
Sanctuary office's new electronic capability should aid this.  

The Council, as a whole, was proud of their accomplishments.  All agreed that the past 
year was a productive one and are looking forward to future service on behalf of the 
Sanctuary program.

Finally, the Chair was applauded for her outstanding leadership.

IV.	ELECTION OF COUNCIL VICE-CHAIR AND SECRETARY

The Chair explained to the Council that, in accordance with the by-laws, the terms of the 
officers must be staggered to ensure consistency.  For year one only, the office of Vice-
Chair was up for election.  Following this meeting's elections, the term will be for two 
years.  The Secretary serves for a one year term. 

After a nomination and election process, Steve Webster was re-elected as Vice-Chair, and 
Steve Abbott was chosen as the new Secretary.

The Chair expressed her appreciation for the remarkable job Jim Hall did during his tenure 
as Secretary. Jim is being transferred to Washington, D.C. early this summer.  His 
replacement is Dean Lee.  Terry Jackson and Ed Ueber thanked the Coast Guard for their 
unconditional support and assistance regarding Sanctuary matters.  Terry commented that 
this level of support was largely due to Hall's influence.

The Chair welcomed the new officers.

V.	UPDATED ASSESSMENT OF FLOOD IMPACTS TO THE SANCTUARY

Pat Cotter, a water quality specialist at the MBNMS, presented a brief slide presentation of 
aerial photographs taken just after the floods began.  Cotter reported that thousands of 
cubic yards of sediment flowed from the Carmel River into the Bay and the photos revealed 
dramatic sediment plumes from the Salinas and Pajaro Rivers.  The report and ensuing 
discussion addressed many environmental consequences, and highlighted the need for 
monitoring, assessment, and potential clean-up efforts. 

On a positive note, Cotter reported that though the sediment impacts are still very heavy, 
the EPA Emergency Response Team found very small levels of toxic waste.  Richard 
Nutter concurred, informing Council members that pesticides are not normally kept in large 
plastic drums and that precautions, such as removing the poisons before the flood waters 
arrived, were taken to avoid a potentially dangerous situation.  Nutter went on to inform the 
group that any pesticides apparent in the sediment layers would be old ones.  Furthermore, 
because of active pesticide turn-in programs over the past few years, there aren't major 
pesticide dumps in the area. 

Council members requested that the Sanctuary keep working with other agencies and 
organizations to monitor the impacts and assist with clean-up if necessary.  The 1995 Flood 
Impact Report (See Attachment D) describes in more detail the damaged areas and status of 
clean-up.

A matter requiring special discussion was the failure of many wastewater treatment plants 
and the resulting spillage during the floods.  Because the problem is not one for coastal 
communities only, Council members requested that representatives from the more densely 
populated inland communities be included in the clean-up efforts as well as the water 
quality protection programs.  The Council requested that Dr. Holly Price, Director of the 
Water Quality Protection Program (WQPP), be invited to discuss the importance of 
watershed management at the next meeting.  Greg Cailliet mentioned that watershed 
management topics could also be included in the 1996 Monterey Bay Research 
Symposium.

The Council suggested that this would be an opportune time to get the various groups 
together to discuss the floods, their impact, and future plans.  Les Strnad will investigate 
Council participation in a conference sponsored by the California Coastal Commission this 
June.  Additionally, Council members were reminded that the WQPP was formed to bring 
the various groups together and is presently reviewing water quality control strategies for 
the 1990's. 

General discussion further revealed that a serious lack of funding will significantly inhibit 
the immediate analysis of many of the samples taken from the NOAA Ship McArthur 
during its recent expedition in the Sanctuary.  The Council can help in this effort by writing 
letters to our legislators requesting more financial support for timely scientific procedures.

Council member, Jo Stallard introduced Watershed Ecology Outreach Program (WEOP), a 
new organization dedicated to planning for the future, and improving the areas that caused 
problems.  The organization has produced an impressive report of the floods complete with 
color photographs obtained by NASA satellites.  Stallard encouraged all members to stop 
by the WEOP offices at the California State University - Monterey Bay (CSUMB) campus.

VI.	CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF ALTERNATIVE FUNDING OPTIONS

In follow up to last months discussion of alternative funding to the now defunct user fees 
proposal, the consensus of the Council was to work actively in pursuit of a number of 
options.  Members of the task force dealing with alternative funding will concentrate on 
fine-tuning a list of realistic revenue sources for Sanctuary programs. 

Appointed members of the Alternative Funding Task Force are:

Jo Stallard
Daphne White
Greg Cailliet
Ed Cooper
Karin Strasser Kauffman
Rachel Saunders
Tourism Representative

Ed Ueber was asked to serve on the task force as a liaison between the MBNMS and the 
Gulf of the Farallones/Cordell Bank NMS.

VII.	APPOINTMENTS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE

The Chair also appointed members of a new Economic Development task force  which will 
work with others to document the economic benefits to the Sanctuary Program.  
Responsibilities will include encouragement of efforts to market the Sanctuary as a profit-
earning asset to local businesses.  This task force is expected to work closely with the 
Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, and experts dealing with business strategies.  
The Chair stated her intent to act as coordinator for this task force.

All Council members are encouraged to participate on the task forces.
 
Appointed members of the Economic Development Task Force include:

Steve Abbott				Ruth Vreeland
Joe Townsend				Tami Grove
Richard Nutter				Ed Ueber
Dave Danbom				Brian Baird
Jim Rote

Both of the new Task Forces are asked to meet at least once prior to the next Council 
meeting to begin preliminary work.

Council members were informed of a symposium on environmental and economic 
development scheduled for May 20 and sponsored by UCSC. 

VIII.	PROGRESS REPORT ON PIEDRAS BLANCAS ELEPHANT SEAL 
	HARASSMENT PROTECTION

Brian Baird reported that people continue to park along Highway One and climb over the 
barricade to get close to the mammals.  Short term solutions involve a two phase approach: 
1) a California Highway Patrol full-time presence to prohibit parking; and 2) CALTRANS 
changing the existing signage from "No Stopping" to "No Parking - Tow Away" and 
putting up physical barriers such as collapsible demarcation posts.  Brian noted that the 
CHP and CALTRANS agreed to the enforcement actions, and provided the additional 
funds to support the extra patrol personnel and a chain link fence to prevent seals from 
entering the road.

The long-term plan requires cooperation from the Hearst Corporation to permit the 
construction of a facility that will allow people to view the seals from a safe distance.  
Negotiations are in progress, with a meeting set for May 18.  Baird reminded the Council 
of the value of the elephant seal viewing experience at Ano Nuevo in particular.  

The Chair asked that Brian provide a follow-up report at the next Council meeting.

The Council adjourned for lunch at 12:35 p.m. and reconvened at 1:30 p.m.

IX.	STATUS OF THE MUSSEL WATCH PROGRAM FROM MARK 
	STEPHENSON, DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA MUSSEL WATCH PROGRAM

Mark Stephenson, Director of the California Mussel Watch Program, reported  on the 
current status of the project.  A division of California Fish and Game and funded by the 
State Water Resources Board, the Mussel Watch Program is designed to analyze pollutant 
levels throughout the state. (See Attachment E)  It was this program that was responsible 
for detecting the high lead content in the west end of Monterey Harbor.  Moreover, the 
Mussel Watch Program has documented the decrease in the use of environmentally 
dangerous pesticides in the Agricultural industry.  

The mussel watch program has provided scientists with important long-term data spanning 
an uninterrupted 10-15 years.  It is a source of immediate information concerning changes 
in the health of our environment over time.  Given the recent floods and current anxiety 
over what the long-term impacts to the Sanctuary will be, the mussel watch program could 
provide valuable material. 

Unfortunately, over the past ten years, mussel watch research has lost the majority of its 
funding forcing the program to close all but one of its 35 stations in the Monterey area.  
Many Council members already familiar with the program, asked how the SAC could be of 
assistance.

Council members, recognizing the Program as a powerful statistical and cost effective tool, 
recommended the following:

1)	Request that Marc Del Piero invite someone from State Board to address the 
Council about future plans for the Program;

2)	Request that Thomas La Hue provide input about support for the Program at the 
regional level;

3)	Recommend that the Research Activity Panel (RAP) work with the Water Quality 
Protection Program (WQPP) to discuss different ways of monitoring pesticide levels and 
formally endorse support for the Program;

4)	Investigate how the Sanctuary might be able to tap into the Federal Mussel Watch 
Program and if there are funds that could be used;

5)	Ask Stephenson to prepare a supporting document outlining how the Program 
works in favor of public safety by, not only detecting the negative impacts our 
environment, but also the positive trends;

6)	Empower the SAC to act quickly to draft letters of support to our legislatures -- Dr. 
Jim Rote to assist with the language.

X.	DISCUSSION OF FOCUS FOR COUNCIL RETREAT ON STRATEGIC 
	PLANNING ISSUES -- RESCHEDULE RETREAT DATE

Rachel Saunders introduced and summarized the draft agenda for the scheduled SAC 
Retreat. (See Attachment F) The original date for the session had been postponed due to 
lack of time for preparation and low participation.  The SAC Retreat was rescheduled for 
Friday, June 2, 1995 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at a place to be determined.  Rachel, 
Terry, and the Chair emphasized to the group how important participation in the Retreat is 
and encouraged everyone to attend.  Mr. Bruce Stewart, a facilitator has been secured to 
moderate the day's activities. 

The Agenda will cover areas of major concern to the Council and its role as an advise and 
assist organization to the Sanctuary office. 

Saunders stated that support material will be sent in advance of the meeting and encouraged 
everyone to prepare.  The Chair seconded the recommendation and strongly urged Council 
members to read their Handbooks thoroughly before the meeting.

The Chair entertained a motion from the floor to cancel the May business meeting in favor 
of having more participation at the Retreat.  The motion was seconded and passed.  The 
next business meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council will be on Friday, June 23, 1995 
at a place to be determined.  

XI.	SANCTUARY UPDATE REPORT FROM SANCTUARY MANAGER

Terry Jackson presented the Sanctuary Activity Report.  (See Attachment G)  

With respect to the report on Vessel Traffic Safety, Council members expressed frustration 
with the lengthy process involving the report.  The Council requested that an update on the 
report's status and information regarding deadlines be presented at the June 2 Retreat.  
Many wondered if it would be possible to push the document through the signature process 
given the fact that vessel traffic safety was identified as the Sanctuary's number one threat.  
The Council also requested that the Coast Guard provide a verbal report at the June 2 
meeting. 

Brian Baird was asked to update Council members at the June 23 meeting on the status of 
Oil Spill Response (OSPR). 

At the request of the Chair, Ed Ueber, Manager of the Gulf of the Farallones/ Cordell Bank 
NMS provided an activities report as follows:

	1)	Permits refused for overflights at Ano Nuevo;
	2)	Ueber attended a productive meeting concerning San Francisco 	
	sewage discharge proposals; 
	3)	Ueber attended two meetings regarding Devil's Slide;
	4)	Volunteer programs discovered 20 tarballs over 6 pounds each.  	
	The oil is believed to have come from the north slope of Alaska 	
	indicating that someone is pumping bilges;
	5)	Big Lagoon at Muir Beach just north of San Francisco has been 	
	selected for complete restoration.  The four-million dollar project will re-
	establish normal contours of the estuary and riparian areas;
	6)	The Pier 1 project is going forward with support and funding 	
	from NOAA; 
	7)	The Man in the Biosphere Program is changing its name to the 	
	Golden Gate Biosphere Reserve.  Ueber encouraged the MBNMS to 	
	form a biosphere reserve and coordinate with the northern California 
	group.  SAC members are invited to visit the Golden Gate Biosphere 
	Reserve.

XII.	TOURISM REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATIONS

Eight applications were received by the Friday, April 21 deadline.  In accordance with the 
by-laws, the Council may submit three finalists to the Sanctuary manager who in turn 
recommends a number one choice before forwarding the information to headquarters.  The 
final decision is made by the Director, SRD.

In light of the seriousness of the Tourism Representative position, Council members were 
adamant about establishing criteria for the selection and forwarding that criteria on to 
Washington, D.C.

The candidate must:

1)	be able to commit time to the SAC;
2)	already be active in the tourism community;
3)	have a solid sense of constituency needs;
4)	be regionally oriented, not only focused on Monterey;
5)	be able to work with local Chambers of Commerce;
6)	be able to articulate the needs of the Council;
7)	be an individual committed to the good of the Sanctuary.

Council members requested that the applications be available for their review and 
comments.  The Chair directed the Sanctuary office to have the applications available to 
SAC members until Friday, May 12.  After that time, a SAC Executive Committee 
comprised of the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary will convene to examine the applications 
and make their recommendations.  Finally, the SAC strongly urged Terry to interview the 
finalists.


XIII.	REPORTS ON COASTAL PROGRAM MANAGERS MEETING IN 
	WASHINGTON, D.C.

Terry Jackson commented that the California contingent made a favorable impression at the 
meeting.  However, "anti-regulation" appears to be the sentiment in Congress, posing 
concerns for the future of NOAA Programs.  Reducing NOAA's budget by 50% over the 
next five years is a realistic proposal in Congress.  Nevertheless, support for the Sanctuary 
program presently remains high.  Sanctuary managers were urged to rally support for the 
programs and inform decision makers of that support via letters.  Issues where letters from 
the SAC may be of some assistance involve reauthorization of the Coastal Zone Act, 
opposing substantial cuts in NOAA's budget, and supporting the Clean Water Act.  The 
Chair agreed that letter campaigns were important and directed the SAC to produce 
appropriate correspondence.

Ed Ueber interjected that he will be attending the President's Council on Environmental 
Studies hosted by the National Parks Service on April 26-28.  He will carry our message to 
the conference.

Steve Kimple sent a prepared statement which was read to the group. Steve attended 
several sessions including: expansion of e-mail technological capability; a discussion of the 
integrated nationwide water monitoring program; the 1995-96 Sanctuaries and Reserves 
Division (SRD) budget; the possibility of a Pacific Region Conference; and, many visits to 
Capitol Hill to support SRD programs.

Kimple expressed his satisfaction that this year's meeting was far more productive than the 
previous years, but reiterated the atmosphere in Washington is one of pessimism and urged 
everyone to write to the Chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees.  

Karin Straser Kauffman also reported on the Washington, D.C. meetings, echoing much of 
what was said earlier about budget insecurity for NOAA programs.  Karin was fortunate to 
meet with, The Honorable Leon Panetta, White House Chief of Staff, and Doug Hall, 
Asst. Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere.  She also covered a variety of topics in 
conversations with Stan Wilson, Head of National Ocean Service;  Jeff Benoit, Director of 
Ocean and Coastal Resource Management; and Jim Lawless, Acting Director, SRD.

Of major concern for the SAC is the National Marine Sanctuaries Act which is up for 
reauthorization in 1996.  The Chair suggested that the Council begin efforts now to secure 
support for the legislation.

The Chair reported that the Council has been asked to help organize a National Round 
Table discussion for the Department of Commerce on COASTAL TRAVEL AND 
TOURISM.  Finally, Strasser Kauffman expressed her gratitude for having had the 
opportunity to attend the meeting and interact at the national level. 


XIV.	REPORTS FROM WORKING GROUPS

A. Sanctuary Education Panel

Dorris Welch reported that the Sanctuary Education Panel (SEP) did not meet for the month 
of April due to scheduling conflicts, but that their next meeting was set for Tuesday, May 9 
from 2:30 -5:00 p.m. at MBARI in Moss Landing.  The working group has been busy 
however, finalizing budget items; writing a Marine Lab Windows program; and 
participating in teacher's workshops.  Dorris attended the reception for the McArthur and 
hopes that the video footage taken by the ROV will be available for use in classrooms and 
public areas.  

Welch and others attended a meeting at the Monterey Bay Aquarium to discuss Sanctuary 
outreach for the summer.  

Other projects included: the Sanctuary Stewards Project in conjunction with Save Our 
Shores; the habitat's van project and its prospectus for review; aiding the Monterey Bay 
Natural History Association in focusing on the Sanctuary for their summer lecture series; 
and pursuing the MARE Teacher's Program.

B. Conservation Working Group

Rachel Saunders reported that the Conservation Working Group (CWG) met on Tuesday, 
April 18 at the Moss Landing District Harbor Office.  Members discussed the current 
situation regarding the floods and proposed a forum on flood impacts.  

Mark Pickett, Asst. Manager for the Sanctuary office, presented a report on Sanctuary 
activities, responding to questions about the vessel traffic safety report and provided an 
update on the jet ski regulations and Sanctuary plans for enforcement.

Rachel stated, on behalf of the CWG, that they would be interested in helping to enforce 
the jet ski regulations.  The CWG recommended that the public be educated positively 
about the regulations and their impacts to the Sanctuary.

Noise pollution was brought up as a concern of the working group.  Currently, there is a 
draft letter and memorandum charting suggestions for Council action circulating among the 
working groups.  Once a collective consensus is received, the issue will be brought before 
the Council for action.

Lastly, Rachel reported on the Research symposium scheduled for February 1996.  
Organizers of the symposium, purposefully kept the date separate from the Sanctuary 
birthday celebration normally held in the fall.  The symposium is targeted to maintain the 
integrity of the research community while combining the education and conservation 
elements. 

Rachel Saunders indicated that there was room in the draft agenda to include a discussion 
of the Water Quality Protection Program.  


C.  Research Advisory Panel

Greg Cailliet reported that the Research Activity Panel (RAP) had a productive meeting on 
Friday, April 21 at the CDF&G offices. 

Greg elaborated on the poster contest for the Research Symposium scheduled for 1996, 
mentioning that the posters would be available on a yearly basis for display around the 
Sanctuary.  He also commented that the Symposium will stress technology and attempt to 
bring together the research and its results for general use.  The attached document (See 
Attachment H) was provided to the SAC Coordinator after the meeting as a reference to the 
group's recent activities. 

XV.	ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS

A. Ed Cooper, Diving Representative:

1) InnerSpace 1995 is scheduled for October 13-15, 1995 - MBNMS is being promoted;
2) Skindiver Magazine  raised $110,000 to advertise the Monterey Bay as a world class 
diving destination with a four page pull-out.  Cooper hopes to review the material before 
it's published.  There will be 400,00 copies issued. 

B. Les Strnad, California Coastal Commission:

1) Les has been invited to hear Scripps' proposal for ATOC at the May Commission 
meeting in Southern California;
2) The Commissioner will hear the proposal for San Carlos Beach on June 15-16 in Carmel 
Valley;
3) There will be a joint workshop on WQPP  - Moss Landing Marine Lab hopes to tie the 
workshop into site characterization research;
4) Terry to give an overview of the Sanctuary at an evening meeting of the CCC.  Hope to 
have Ed Ueber's involvement.

C.  Moss Landing Open House - April 29-30

D. Karin Strasser Kauffman:

1) The SAC has been invited to coordinate the environmental portion of a conference 
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations.  The conference is scheduled for 
June 1995.  The Council decided that they couldn't handle the environmental portion of the 
conference, but would provide materials about the Sanctuary for a display. 

XVI.	The meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.


Respectfully Submitted,


Jane M. DeLay
SAC Coordinator

Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
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