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An anonymous donation to the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and a new cooperative agreement with several state and federal agencies will improve the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary's abilities to monitor its waters and protect its resources. The California Marine Sanctuary Foundation is in final negotiations to receive a gift donation which will be used to fund Sanctuary enforcement efforts by the California Department of Fish and Game and the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The donation will be used to purchase patrol boats and fund State peace officers who will serve as Sanctuary enforcement officers. State peace officers will be deputized to enforce Federal laws and work in tandem with Federal enforcement agents within the Sanctuary. Additionally, a ranger at Limekiln State Park will conduct Sanctuary enforcement and interpretive programs along the Big Sur coast. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary will also contribute to enforcement efforts by providing cooperative aerial surveillance and monitoring. The cooperative agreement and the new funding will enable us to increase boat and aerial patrols throughout the Sanctuary, and improve our ability to respond to violations and emergencies," says Scott Kathey, Sanctuary Enforcement Coordinator. "We're very fortunate to have a vigilant and concerned citizenry along the Central Coast, and we look forward to working with the public more and more to identify and correct threats to the marine environment." |
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Public participation is essential in protecting the Sanctuary from threats such as oil spills, toxic discharges, wildlife harassment, habitat destruction, or unauthorized resource extraction and damage. Many concerned citizens contact the Sanctuary office regularly to report violations or potentially harmful activities. These "eyes on the coast" are a valuable asset to guard and protect our fragile ocean resources. If you would like to report a harmful activity occurring within the Sanctuary, use the following list to help you contact the appropriate agency:
In order for law enforcement authorities to respond quickly to a reported violation, certain information is critical. This information should be accurately documented and reported immediately. The following are guidelines for documenting important information (although not every element below will apply, and other elements not listed may be appropriate). Guidelines For Documenting Violations:
If you have questions or need more information about Sanctuary enforcement, please call Scott Kathey at 408-647-4251. |
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