Q: What are some of the lessons learned from other planning processes? A: In 2009, an international workshop hosted by The Nature Conservancy documented the best practices for healthy ocean… Read more »
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Q & A: It seems like there should be other fishing data available on the map viewer. Why don’t I see it there?
Q: It seems like there should be other fishing data available on the map viewer. Why don’t I see it there? A: To protect the livelihood of commercial fishers providing… Read more »
Ocean Frontiers II Viewing on the Coast
The Washington coastal premiere of Ocean Frontiers II: A New England Story for Sustaining the Sea brings audiences face-to-face with those now embarking on the nation’s first multi-state ocean plan…. Read more »
Q & A: Would a marine renewable energy project be allowed within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary?
Q: Would a marine renewable energy project be allowed within the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS or Sanctuary)? A: Unlikely at this time. Marine renewable energy projects are not… Read more »
Q & A: What does Washington seek to gain from the MSP process?
Q: What does Washington seek to gain from the MSP process? A: Ocean planning can benefit a wide range of stakeholders and partners. Planning processes typically focus on identifying existing… Read more »
Q & A: The planning process identified many activities that occur in Washington’s marine waters. How will information about those activities be used in the planning process?
Q: The planning process identified many activities that occur in Washington’s marine waters. How will information about those activities be used in the planning process? A: To avoid and minimize… Read more »
Q & A: What state agencies are involved in the planning process and what is their role?
Q: What state agencies are involved in the planning process and what is their role? A: A state law requires an interagency team of state natural resource agencies to develop… Read more »
Where are forage fish spawning?
The Department of Fish and Wildlife just released results from a monthly, two year survey of Washington’s outer coast which identifies forage fish spawning grounds. Results from each year were… Read more »
Q & A: What is the driving force behind MSP?
Q: What is the driving force behind MSP? A: In 2010, Washington State Legislature adopted a state law for marine planning (RCW 43.372) in response to local and national-level issues…. Read more »
Q & A: Will the plan create new regulations?
Q: Will the plan create new regulations? A: No, the plan will not create new regulations. The Marine Spatial Plan addresses the need for coordinated decision-making across entities by providing… Read more »
