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February 12, 2007

Marine Reserves and Other Types of Marine Protected Areas in Oregon A Presentation to the state Land Board by a group of Oregonians Interested in Marine Reserve issues. February 12, 2007. Comments on Marine Reserves and Other Marine Protected Areas. 1. Who we are

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February 12, 2007

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  1. Marine Reserves and Other Types of Marine Protected Areas in OregonA Presentation to the state Land Board by a group of Oregonians Interested in Marine Reserve issues February 12, 2007

  2. Comments on Marine Reserves and Other Marine Protected Areas 1. Who we are 2. How we work together 3. Where we have been 4. What we have produced 5. Where we can help in the future

  3. Who we are We are a group of Oregonians: fishermen, environmentalists, scientists, recreationalists and coastal business people who have been meeting for two years to discuss our views on marine reserves and other types of marine protected areas.

  4. Who we are • Cheryl Coon, formerly with Audubon Society of Portland and Oregon Dept. of Justice • Jim Martin, Berkley Conservation Institute • Pete Stauffer, Surfrider Foundation • Frank Warrens, OPAC, PFMC appointed member • Peter Huhtala, Pacific Marine Conservation Council • Linda Buell, Garibaldi, Oregon • Ben Enticknap, Oceana • Liz Hamilton, Northwest Sportfishing Industry Association • Dr. Mark Hixon, Dept. Zoology, OSU, Chair, MPA Federal Advisory Committee • Jim Golden, Golden Marine Consulting • Bob Rees, NW Guides and Anglers Association • Mark Lottis, Five Star Charters, Gold Beach, Oregon • Jeff Feldner, fisherman, Newport, Oregon • Dr. Kirsten Grorud-Colvert , Dept of Zoology, OSU • Bob Jacobson, fisherman, Newport, Oregon • Greg Harlow, Association of Northwest Steelheaders • Laura Anderson, small business owner, Newport, Oregon • Leesa Cobb, Port Orford Ocean Resource Team • Meryl Redisch, Audubon Society of Portland

  5. How we work together • Our goal is to seek common ground in considering MRs and other MPAs. • We agree to apply scientific principles. • We agree to respect each other’s perspectives.

  6. Some of Enjoying a Tour During our Meeting in Port Orford

  7. Where we have been • We began with a core group representing diverse perspectives on MRs and other MPAs. • We expanded our group to add more diversity of opinion and backgrounds. • We included scientists to help us understand agreed- upon problems. • We had the services of a facilitator to help us listen to each other. • We developed a joint vision and thoughts on process for considering MRs and MPAs. • We went through many drafts of our consensus statement before reaching agreement.

  8. Nearshore Research is Needed for Design and Monitoring of Marine Reserves Research Diver off the Oregon Coast China Rockfish Submersible Delta – Orford Reef

  9. Oregon has an Abundance of Unique Nearshore Habitats An Extensive Kelp Bed of Oregon Coast Multi-beam Bathymetric Image of an Oregon Reef (Source: ODFW , 1999)

  10. What we have produced:Consensus Statement on • The desirability of having a healthy ecosystem; • The current state of specific Oregon marine resources and threats to their health; • The purpose and utility of marine reserves and other types of marine protected areas for achieving a healthy ecosystem; • The use of strong science and precautionary management principles when considering marine reserves and other types of marine protected areas; and • The importance of an inclusive public process for considering the selection and creation of these areas.

  11. Best Practices Regarding Processa • Clearly defined goals and objectives • Long-term political commitment and funding • Meaningful stakeholder participation • Best readily available social and natural science • Encourage open dialogue between scientists and communities • Precautionary adaptive management , including long-term monitoring and evaluation • Education, incentives, and enforcement to foster compliance a. WCPA/IUCN. 2007. Establishing networks of marine protected areas: A guide for developing national and regional capacity for building MPA networks. Non-technical summary report.

  12. Current Group Discussions • Our group hosted a meeting with Oregon Sea Grant Extension: Two coastal communities presented their "Lessons Learned" re outreach; • We heard the need for easy access to technology  (website, list servers, etc) that would allow communities to  get information, provide comments and feedback during this time period; • We heard communities speak of the need foreconomic development opportunities around marine reserves. • Criteria for fully protected reserves combined with partially-protected marine protected areas - how does it actually work? Group discussion on March 4, 2008

  13. Where We Can Help in the Future • Outreach to stakeholders in our respective organizations, communities and livelihoods • Dialogue with OPAC and its staff • Political support for adequate funding for monitoring and enforcement

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