Notice of Availability of Draft Management Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment for Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

The Seattle Aquarium expresses strong support for the Draft Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan, specifically praising its focus on collaborative management, Indigenous Knowledge, scientific research, and public education. They emphasize the importance of the sanctuary in protecting marine resources and promoting sustainable ocean use.

Washington Audubon supports the management plan for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary but urges the agency to strengthen commitments regarding seabird and forage fish monitoring. They specifically request more concrete methodologies, the inclusion of resource-condition performance indicators, and the restoration of cost estimates to ensure transparency regarding funding and capacity.

Washington Audubon, a nonprofit conservation organization, supports the draft Management Plan for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary but requests specific improvements. They advocate for more robust seabird and forage fish monitoring, the inclusion of resource-condition performance indicators, and the restoration of cost estimates to ensure transparency regarding funding and capacity.

The commenter supports the proposed Draft Management Plan and Draft Environmental Assessment for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. They emphasize the importance of a thorough environmental review to ensure the sanctuary's protections are maintained in accordance with the National Marine Sanctuaries Act.

An individual expresses support for the proposed Draft Management Plan for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The commenter appreciates the focus on a thorough environmental review and the protection of marine life in the area.

An individual commenter supports the proposed action, expressing concern for the preservation of the northern coastline of Washington State. They advocate for a full environmental review to protect the region's natural beauty.

An individual commenter expresses support for the proposed Draft Management Plan for the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. They emphasize the importance of a thorough environmental review to preserve the region's biodiversity and wildlife.