1. Visit regulations.gov for the proposed Chumash Heritage NMS
2. Paste your comment in the text box OR upload your letter into the "Attach Files" box
3. Complete the remaining form — add your email, select “an individual” from the options, fill out Name, Address, and Contact fields
4. Click the blue SUBMIT COMMENT button at the bottom
OR
Mail in your comment to: Paul Michel, NOAA Sanctuaries West Coast Regional Office, 99 Pacific Street, Building 100F, Monterey, CA 93940
There are three public meetings to give feedback on NOAA's draft for the Chumash Sanctuary. Each speaker has 3 minutes to speak.
Public meeting 1:
Monday, Sept 25, 2023; 5 pm PST
Location: County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors Hearing Room
Address: 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Public meeting 2:
Wednesday, September 27, 2023; 5 pm PST
Location: Dick DeWees Community Center
Address: 1120 West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc, CA 93436
Virtual public meeting 3:
Thursday, October 12, 2023; 1 pm PST
Dear Paul Michel,
My name is [Your Name or Organization Name] and I support the swift designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary with the Initial Boundary Alternative and Gaviota Coast Extension to cover about 7,600 square miles of ocean proposed to protect biodiversity and habitats.
I live in [City, State] and to me, the ocean is [describe your relationship to the ocean/coast].
Sample Descriptions of Relationship to the Ocean (Please restate so it’s specific to you):
I support the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. I ask that this sanctuary includes: [share what you want to see in the sanctuary designation, using the messaging guidance below]
I support the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. I urge the Administration to designate the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary to allow current and future generations to enjoy, protect, and benefit from our ocean’s many treasures.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]