FINAL Sanctuary Advisory Council Hybrid Meeting
February 17th, 2023
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Advisory Council Hybrid Meeting
This is a hybrid meeting (in person and virtual), with proof of vaccination and self certification form requirements to attend in person.
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, February 17th, 2023
FINAL AGENDA
9:00 AM | Call to Order, Webinar Technology Check-in & Roll Call
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Brian Nelson (Chair), Sarah Lopez (Secretary), Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS), Nadine Golden (USGS) | ||||||||||
Standard Reports from Staff
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10:00 AM | Standing Item: Superintendent's Report A report on important or newsworthy activities conducted by staff since the last AC meeting
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Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS), Maria Brown (CBNMS/GFNMS) | ||||||||||
11:00 AM | Break (15 minutes) | |||||||||||
10:45 AM | Action Item: Vessel Speed Reduction Zone in MBNMS Overview of the NOAA's and the incentive-based VSR programs. Seeking recommendation for MBNMS participation in the VSR program seasonally |
Maria Brown (CBNMS/GFNMS) | ||||||||||
12:45 PM | Lunch (30 min) | |||||||||||
1:15 PM | Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda | Brian Nelson (Chair) | ||||||||||
1:15 PM | Action Item: MBNMS Climate Vulnerability Assessment Request for RAP involvement. |
Lisa Wooninck (MBNMS) | ||||||||||
1:45 PM | Action Item: Election of New Executive Committee Members Nominations and election of Chair, Vice-chair and Secretary |
Dawn Hayes (MBNMS) | ||||||||||
2:15 PM | Action Item: RAP Presents Kelp Recommendations Presentation followed by vote for AC to forward RAP recommendations to superintendent; or expand on recommendations; or hybrid |
Steve Haddock (MBARI) | ||||||||||
2:45 PM | Education and Outreach Team Update Accomplishments from the past year and what’s ahead in 2023 |
Amity Wood (MBNMS) | ||||||||||
3:15 PM | Break (15 minutes) | |||||||||||
3:30 PM | Member Announcements Each seat will be provided 3 minutes for reporting, 5 min for working groups |
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4:30 PM | Adjourn | Brian Nelson (Chair) |
***ALL TIMES ARE ESTIMATES***
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Directions:
From the North:
Follow Highway 1 south to Santa Cruz (~46 miles from Half Moon Bay). Once in Santa Cruz, turn right onto Western Drive. Turn right onto Mission Street/Mission Street Extension. The USGS building will be on the left. Use the Mission Street Extension entrance. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
From the South:
Take Highway 1 north to Santa Cruz ((~45 miles from Monterey). Once in Santa Cruz, follow signs for CA-1 North/Santa Cruz/Half Moon Bay. Take a slight right onto CA-1/Mission Street (signs for CA-1 N/Half Moon Bay). Turn left onto Western Drive then right onto Mission Street/Mission Street Extension. The USGS building will be on the left. Use the Mission Street Extension entrance. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
From the East:
Take Highway CA-17 toward Santa Cruz. Once in Santa Cruz, follow signs for CA-1 North/Santa Cruz/Half Moon Bay. Take a slight right onto CA-1/Mission Street (signs for CA-1 N/Half Moon Bay). Turn left onto Western Drive then right onto Mission Street/Mission Street Extension. The USGS building will be on the left. Use the Mission Street Extension entrance. SEE PARKING INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
Parking:
Park in the parking lot located on Mission Street Extension across from the USGS building. Limited parking is also available along Mission St. Extension and along Natural Bridges Drive.
View USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Conference Room on a larger map
Virtual Meeting Directions:
Please Read All DirectionsThis meeting will use Google Meet, a multi-platform program that's free to use.
Meeting ID: but-hkop-zuv
If you cannot join online, you may call in using:
(US)+1 314-474-2738
PIN: 126 339 626- You will be asked to enter muted, but with your video on.
- Public Members: To give a public comment, use the "Raise Hand" feature, and when called upon by the meeting moderator you will need to unmute and and will be given 3 minutes for a verbal comment. Public comment will be received during the 15-minute public comment session beginning at 11:15 am or during the designated time for each agenda item.
- If you have trouble accessing the Google Meet, or problems during the session that you are unable to enter into the comment box, or just basic questions, you can send an email to haven.parker@noaa.gov or call/text (831) 419-8251.
About Sanctuary Advisory Council The advisory council maintains a firm commitment to the goals and objectives of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Program. The advisory council appreciates the efforts of volunteers, non-profit organizations, businesses, and citizens, without whose support the mission of the Sanctuary would be difficult to realize. |