Proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Proposed
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
Protecting the Heritage of the Central Coast
The Chumash Sanctuary is in the final stages of designation. September 6, 2024 NOAA released the Final EIS indicating that designation is anticipated before the end of this year.
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The First Tribally Nominated Sanctuary
Preserving marine and cultural resources along 156 miles of Central California Coastline
Estimated to generate $23 million in economic activity and create 600 new jobs
Will safeguard the Central Coast from offshore oil expansion and other threats
Learn MoreEstimated to generate $23 million in economic activity and create 600 new jobs
Will safeguard the Central Coast from offshore oil expansion and other threats
Our Partners
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is a grassroots effort led by the Northern Chumash Tribal Council in partnership with several local, state, and national organizations
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JAWS 50th anniversary Peter Benchley Ocean Awards winners announced
Often referred to as the Academy Awards for the Ocean, the annual Peter Benchley Ocean Awards represent the foremost global honors in ocean conservation. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements that help protect our oceans, coasts, and the communities that depend on them.
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Calls for Advisory Council Applicants
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) is seeking applicants for its first advisory council. The council provides NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries with advice and recommendations on the management of the sanctuary.
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