Les Strnad, from the CA Coastal Commission, suggested that volunteers be made aware of how important they are in the realm of coastal zone management. Something needs to be produced that outlines the historical context of national policy and the structure of coastal zone management. Les emphasized the importance of helping the docents feel their relevant significance to the entire program. Les will provide a written perspective of the coastal zone management effort. The Sanctuary office has received a proposal from a local citizen who requested a letter of support to create a billboard with a marine theme.
Costs involved are high.
The SEP turned down the proposal on the grounds that the project was not consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Act . Moreover, SEP members emphasized that direct interaction with the environment be encouraged, not representation of it. It contains information about different types of contaminants and a list of emergency and contact numbers. Plans are underway for the Sanctuary birthday celebration in Monterey. The week has been very successful.