GET INVOLVED

What kind of comments are we looking for?
We encourage interested members of the public to participate in the management plan review and welcome any comments related to the sanctuary. In particular, we are interested in hearing about the public's view on:

• effectiveness of the existing management plan in protecting sanctuary resources;
• emerging sanctuary resource management issues;
• resource protection programs (such as endangered species management and enforcement);
• research and monitoring programs;
• education, volunteer and outreach programs;
• adequacy of existing boundaries, including zones, to protect sanctuary resources;
• assessment of the existing operational and administrative framework (staffing, offices, vessels, etc.).

How can you provide input?
Anyone can mail, fax or email written comments directly to the sanctuary office:

Attn: Management Plan Review
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
4700 Avenue U, Building 216
Galveston, TX 77551
fax: 409-621-1316
fgbmanagementplan@noaa.gov

Your comments on the sanctuary are welcome at any time.

How else can I get involved?
As the management plan review process continues, there will be additional opportunities for public involvement. You can:

• Help develop action plans.
• Participate in Sanctuary Advisory Council and working group meetings.
• Review and comment on the draft management plan.

Download a Get Involved Fact Sheet (176kb).