volunteers on the beach There are many ways to get involved with the National Marine Sanctuaries - volunteer opportunities, advisory council involvement, participate in management plan review, NOAA jobs and being a steward for the oceans are all great ways. Starting with 10 things you can do, explore these and more below!
Seeking Your Input

National Marine Sanctuaries are seeking your participation for the following activities:

The Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is issuing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking to solicit public comments on whether it should develop regulations for certain aspects of the Section 304(d) consultation provisions of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, and if so, what such regulations should contain  The advanced notice of proposed rulemaking is available for public review and comment through October 31, 2008.

The Stellwagen Bank Draft Management Plan and Environmental Assessment was released for public review and comment on May 6, 2008.  The draft plan establishes a non-regulatory policy framework for action and seeks to manage resources for biodiversity and resource protection. Read a summary of the draft plan herePublic meetings were June 5-19. Written comments will now be accepted through Oct. 3, 2008. Review the Federal Register notice.

Advisory Councils
A Sanctuary Advisory Council is a community-based advisory group consisting of representatives from various user groups, government agencies and the public at large.
Volunteer
Volunteers help to ensure marine sanctuaries remain America's underwater treasures for future generations.


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