Proposed National #Marine Sanctuary open for comments until Oct. 25th.

The Northern #Chumash #Tribal Council submitted the sanctuary nomination in 2015. #NOAA's proposed designation would protect marine ecosystems and highlight the cultural values and connections of #Indigenous communities.
See this link to comment https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-heritage/

#marinesanctuary #nativeamerican #NOAA #map #gaviota #MorroBay #pismobeach

Much needed additions to the toot. #Chumash #marinesanctuary #California

"Biden also directed Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to start the process of designating a #MarineSanctuary in the #Pacific covering 777,000 square miles.

Biden is advancing his promise to conserve American lands, but he is also answering criticism of his administration’s approval of the controversial #Alaska Willow oil drilling project on March 13. ConocoPhillips had existing leases for the project, and it has #bipartisan support in Alaska, where locals expect it will bring jobs and income, so after debate, the administration let the project move forward. But #environmentalists and those who recognize the immediate need to address climate change vehemently opposed the project, launched lawsuits immediately, and criticized the president." - Heather Cox Richardson

President #Biden is establishing national monuments in #Nevada and #Texas and creating a #MarineSanctuary in #UnitedStates waters near the Pacific Remote Islands southwest of #Hawaii.

https://apnews.com/article/biden-avi-kwa-ame-nevada-conservation-willow-7378dadd793195bcedcc8562241cf54f

2 new #NationalMonuments being established in #Nevada & #Texas & a #MarineSanctuary in U.S.💦 near Hawaii.

Nevada site, near border of #California & #Arizona, considered sacred to #NativeAmericans & spans > 500,000 acres, includes #SpiritMountain, home to #BighornSheep, #DesertTortoises & a large concentration of #JoshuaTrees, some of which are more than 900 years old. Thank you President Biden!

#Wildlife
#Nature

https://apnews.com/article/biden-avi-kwa-ame-nevada-conservation-willow-7378dadd793195bcedcc8562241cf54f

2 new #NationalMonuments being established in #Nevada & #Texas & a #MarineSanctuary in U.S.💦 near Hawaii.

Nevada site, near border of #California & #Arizona, considered sacred to #NativeAmericans & spans > 500,000 acres, includes #SpiritMountain, home to #BighornSheep, #DesertTortoises & a large concentration of #JoshuaTrees, some of which are more than 900 years old. Thank you President Biden!

#Wildlife
#Nature

https://apnews.com/article/biden-avi-kwa-ame-nevada-conservation-willow-7378dadd793195bcedcc8562241cf54f

What do you know about National Marine Sanctuaries? Want to know more about how they protect our marine environment and Great Lakes? Read What is a National Marine Sanctuary at womenmindthewater.com/news #marinesanctuary #sanctuary #marine #NMS