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 »
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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: Why was the study area chosen?
Q: Why was the study area chosen? A: The selection of the study area for the Marine Spatial Plan was guided by the criteria recommended by NOAA for establishing coastal… Read more »
Q & A: What new or expanded uses are being researched for the plan?
Q: What new or expanded uses are being researched for the plan? A: The marine spatial plan will address the following five potential uses in Washington’s marine waters: Marine renewable… Read more »
Q & A: What current uses will be included in the plan?
Q: What current uses will be included in the plan? A: A wide range of important coastal and ocean uses currently occur on Washington’s coast such as fishing, shipping, recreation,… Read more »
Q & A: What is the study area for the plan?
Q: What is the study area for the plan? A: The study area for Washington’s Marine Spatial Plan is approximately 7,700 square miles and includes: Washington’s marine waters along the… Read more »
Q & A: What are the goals of the plan?
Q: What are the goals of the plan? A: The goals will help guide the overall planning process but do not alter the requirements in the law (RCW 43.372). The… Read more »
