Final EIS Released - Thank You to all our supporters!
FEIS released for Chumash Sanctuary Designation!
Today, September 6, 2024, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary (CHNMS) designation. We're in the final steps to make this vision a reality!
It's not over yet! What's next?
Following today’s release of the FEIS, Sanctuary designation will enter a 30-day cooling off period before designation documents can be issued. We anticipate the final designation documents, including the final management plan and regulations, to be released October 2024. This will trigger a 45-day Congressional and State review, leading to the final decision for designation in December 2024.
Stay tuned & help us celebrate!
These are the final steps of the designation phase! The next three months will be a waiting game, where we need to keep the celebrations and momentum going. Stay engaged to help us get over the finish line.
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We are so honored to have such a large community of supporters from local to global. Thank you for uplifting our voice, for sharing yours and of course, for protecting Grandmother Ocean.