Florida Keys NMS Restoration Blueprint FL KEYS. This is a review and discussion of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuarys FKNMS Restoration Blueprint the FWCs role in managing the fisheries resources within the FKNMS proposed regulatory actions and next steps.
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Fknms restoration blueprint. In its Restoration Blueprint NOAA proposes to. NOAABill Goodwin Download Image. Winter 2020 Sportfishing Capital of the World Divers Paradise the Conch Republic mention the Florida Keys and several images may come to mind most of them involving expansive aqua blue waters and coral reefs that surround the 1700 islands that make up the Keys.
The FKNMS Restoration Blueprint. The Commission could consider updating statewide fish feeding regulations to be aligned with those proposed by the FKNMS following the release of the. The FKNMS is a critical marine habitat and destination for recreational boaters and anglers all over the word with millions visiting.
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Is there economic value in diving with sharks that includes provisioning ecotourism. Council to address FKNMS Restoration Blueprint at March meeting NEWSLETTER.
In response to public concerns about threats facing the Florida Keys NOAA is conducting the first comprehensive review since 1997 of the management. Marine Fisheries Management Authors. FKNMS recognized a need to re-zone existing managed areas FWC is one of many stakeholders Existing marine zones and management plan activities designed and implemented by FKNMS in the mid-1990s are no longer sufficient to ensure long-term resource protection and ecosystem function into the future FKNMS Restoration Blueprint 2019.
Last week NMMA submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA regarding its draft environmental impact statement for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary FKNMS also known as the Restoration Blueprint. Socioeconomic Supporting Documentation for the Restoration Blueprint 2019. Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
FKNMS is currently operating under a 2007 revised management plan and regulations largely developed as part of the original management plan process in 1997 with minor modifications to the regulations in 2001 and 2010. NOAAs national marine sanctuary offices and visitor centers are currently closed to the public and in accordance with Executive Order 13991 - Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask Wearing all individuals in NOAA-managed areas are required to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC guidance on mask-wearing and maintaining social distances. Understanding the significant pressure on the Sanctuary and changing environmental conditions we support a plan that responsibly balances resource protection with user access.
Letters of support for FWCs comments were provided by the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners the City of Key West the City of Marathon the City of Islamorada and from other Florida Keys community leaders. Federal fishery management updates. Last week NMMA submitted comments to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA regarding its draft environmental impact statement for the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary FKNMS also known as the Restoration Blueprint.
However we came away from the meeting concerned that the Sanctuary may not include the poletroll zones proposed by BTT the Lower Keys. FKNMS recognized a need to re-zone existing managed areas FWC is one of many stakeholders Existing marine zones and management plan activities designed and implemented by FKNMS in the mid-1990s are no longer sufficient to ensure long-term resource protection and ecosystem function into the future FKNMS Restoration Blueprint 2019. Its with this in mind that many local residents view the new Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary FKNMS Restoration Blueprint with mixed emotions.
Originally produced in 2017 this document provides updated background analysis for the draft environmental impact statement the regulatory impact review and initial and final regulatory flexibility act socioeconomic. The Restoration Blueprint seeks to protect the fragile ecosystems of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary such as this reef in the Upper Keys with a red grouper and a boulder star coral. While it should now be clear that there is little to suggest that provisioning ecotourism to attract sharks creates a risk to swimmers divers or kayakers there is an abundance of research that indicates this practice is economically beneficial to the nearby communities.
To make an. We encourage you to read over the Lower Keys Region and Marine Zones that have been published by the Sanctuary and make an official comment to support LKGAS recommendations. Jessica McCawley John Hunt Martha Guyas and CJ Sweetman Contact Phone Number.
Photo courtesy of National Marine Sanctuaries. 1 expand the boundary of the FKNMS 2 update sanctuary-wide regulations 3 modify existing and create new marine zones 4 update associated marine zone-specific regulations and 5 revise the FKNMS management plan. Our response to the DEIS Restoration Blueprint reflect our thoughts and ideas while working with the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary to create long term sustainability for habitat and our fishery.
The FKNMS is a critical marine habitat and destination for recreational boaters and anglers all over the word with millions visiting. FKNMS Socioeconomic Supporting Documentation. The Commission will provide direction on proposed formal FWC comments on the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary FKNMS Restoration Blueprint.
The recently released alternatives from the FKNMSs Restoration Blueprint is an overdue and massive document affecting an unbelievable number of user groups. Successful management of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary relies on our valued partnerships. It was a productive meeting and bodes well for the collaborative process moving forward.
The proposed restoration plan takes into account more than 20 years of science management achievements technical experience and local community involvement. The FKNMS is currently evaluating public. Consequently the sanctuarys 1997 regulations and marine zones and 2007 management plan need updating to reflect current strategies for protecting sanctuary resource.
FWC provided support for the FKNMS Restoration Blueprint proposal because they claim the act of fish feeding has caused human safety issues and has been shown to change the behaviour of fishes sharks and other animals DEMA emphasis. The FKNMS is a critical marine habitat and destination for recreational boaters and anglers all over the word with millions visiting each year. A HEALTHY FLORIDA KEYS IS THE FOUNDATION FOR A STRONG ECONOMY.
We e all pt of the sutiˆ. Our organization is devoted to working within the system that we have. The Committee will receive an overview of proposed management changes in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary FKNMS Restoration Blueprint a presentation from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission FWC regarding the proposed measures an update from FKNMS staff and an overview of the Councils role regarding the measures in the Restoration Blueprint from NOAA General.
As the Weekly has previously reported the blueprint outlines three paths and one status quo option that will increase preservation efforts with the aim of ensuring the waters are safe and healthy for generations to come. The Commission will discuss the outcomes of the recent Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council meeting. Divers offshore fishermen snorkelers homeowners flats guides and photographers all have their own ideas about what will make the most sense for their group.
The FKNMSs Restoration Blueprint FWC formally submitted comprehensive comments to the FKNMS on April 29 2020. Known as the Restoration Blueprint. We met recently with FKNMS Superintendent Sarah Fangman to discuss BTTs Position Statement and recommendations for improving the Restoration Blueprint.
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