Eelgrass Management Plan Public Workshop October 20th, 2016

Agenda Introductions Context of Plan/Past Work Plan Development Overview Public Feedback and Comments Closing

Grant Overview Collaborator partner meetings First public meeting tonight (5-6:30 at Wharfinger Building) Develop drafts with project partners and regulatory agencies Content developed to go on Harbor District webpage Final public meeting, once final plan developed

Project Partners Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District Humboldt Baykeeper California Coastal Conservancy City of Eureka City of Arcata Humboldt County Wiyot Tribe Hog Island Oyster Company NOAA California Coastal Commission

Management Plan Objectives Understanding of baseline conditions in Humboldt Bay. Identify key information gaps, and determine research priorities for management.

Management Plan Objectives Cont. Develop a management process that: Achieves conservation of eelgrass and the ecosystem functions it provides Facilitates predictable and coordinated processing of regulatory approvals A bay wide consistent approach for managing impacts on eelgrass.