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WORKING GROUPS

During the February 2007 Sanctuary Advisory Council meeting, the Council established six (6) working groups to address specific priority issues identified through the public scoping process. Each working group consists of one or more Council members and a supporting sanctuary staff member.

Please click on the working group title to learn more about the issues, working group members, meeting schedules and issue workshops.

Fishing Impacts
Impacts from Visitor Use
Boundary Expansion
Enforcement
Education/Outreach
Impacts of Pollutant Discharge

For more information, contact the Council Coordinator.




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