NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council to meet in Marathon

NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary will hold a public meeting of the Sanctuary Advisory Council at the Hyatt Place in Marathon, Florida, at 9 a.m. on Aug. 15, 2017. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Newly-appointed superintendent Sarah Fangman will address the council. Council members will also share the perspectives of their constituencies including their interests, issues and opportunities for engaging with the sanctuary. A discussion of the annual work-plan will follow.

There are two public comment opportunities at 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.

WHAT:        Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting

WHEN:       Aug. 15, 2017, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

WHERE:     Hyatt Place, 1996 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL

WHO:         NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

To receive more information or to request a meeting agenda, contact Beth Dieveney at 305-809-4710 or [email protected].

Authorized in 1990 and established in 1992, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council provides advice and recommendations on managing and protecting the sanctuary. The council has 20 representatives and alternates from community constituent groups, and 10 government agencies have non-voting representatives on the council. Serving in a voluntary capacity, the council members represent a variety of local user groups, as well as the general public.

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects 2,900 square nautical miles of critical marine habitat, including coral reef, hard bottom, sea grass meadows, mangrove communities and sand flats, as well as shipwrecks and maritime heritage resources. NOAA and the state of Florida co-manage the sanctuary.

Photo: Chairman Bruce Popham leads the Advisory Council in discussions about management of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Members representing business and environmental interests as well as the local, state and federal government meet 6 times a year. (Photo: Gena Parsons/NOAA)

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