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From: Paul Engelmeyer

Being a member of the Ocean Policy Advisory Council representing statewide conservation puts me in the position to participate in this amazing conservation strategy. The Governor has tasked us to develop a network or less than 10 marine reserves that protect ecological areas and minimize our impact to coastal communities. When one reflects on this effort we must acknowledge the past ie loss of species such as the sea otter, a keystone species, the overfished species such as scallops, or canary and Yelloweye rockfish but we must look to the future. With a science-based strategy that includes local knowledge I believe we can create a network of reserves that protect those critical areas as well as leave the majority of oceans available to sport and commercial fisheries. This effort will benefit all Oregonians and will, if designed correctly ensure protection of habitat critical to the numerous species (over 75%) that have no assessments and management plans. This is just responsible management and an investment for our coastal communities and the next generation.

posted 5 years, 3 months ago
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