Northern California groups unite around MPA proposal
Representatives of North Coast fishing, environmental and tribal interests on Tuesday did what no other group has done: Come up with a single proposal to put certain areas along the coast off limits to fishing and gathering as part of the 1999 Marine Life Protection Act.
The regional stakeholders group hashed out the final details of the proposal that will be sent along to a Blue Ribbon Task Force and on to the Fish and Game Commission for final approval in December.
”Single proposal -- we did it,” said Adam Wagschal, conservation director for the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District.