1. WORKSHOP ON MARINE DEBRIS A Snapshot of Work in California June 28, 2013 CalEPA - Coastal Hearing Room 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 12:30pm – 2:30pm

2. Back to Basics Marine debris is a global pervasive problem: Harmful to humans, wildlife, and the environment Threatens California’s ocean-dependent coastal economy The good news: There are many ways to tackle this issue Images: NOAA, Deep Sea News

3. Ocean Protection Council Marine Debris Resolution (2007) Marine Debris Steering Committee West Coast Governors Alliance on Ocean Health Thank You Ocean campaign

4. Marine Debris: A Snapshot of Work in California GOALS: Gain a better understanding of projects taking place in CA Identify opportunities for collaboration and partnerships Identify and work to address gaps and needs

5. Marine Debris: A Snapshot of Work in California Received additional comments from 20 entities Commonly reported activities from report: Agencies o Storm water diversion measures o Support for cleanup events o Derelict fishing gear and vessel removal o Establish a baseline of debris o Identify trends o Outreach NGOs o Research the issues associated o Support efforts of the agencies o Promote problematic item bans o Outreach

6. Marine Debris: A Snapshot of Work in California Gaps and Needs Prioritization of prevention measures over mitigation and cleanup Move beyond research stage to concerted action Continue with next research steps Impact assessments Socioeconomic analysis Looking forward to input and further discussion today

7. Marine Debris: A Snapshot of Work in California Moving Forward Analyze “Snapshot” document and draft Staff Report on Marine Debris Release for public comment in September Craft recommendations to the Council for action

8. THANK YOU Miho Umezawa | miho.umezawa@resources.ca.govmiho.umezawa@resources.ca.gov Amanda Sackett| amanda.sackett@resources.ca.govamanda.sackett@resources.ca.gov