Thursday, May 17, 2007
Coastal Zone Conference 07
The Coastal Zone 07 conference will be held in Portland, Oregon, July 22 to 26, 2007. The conference is the largest gathering of ocean and coastal management professionals in the world, and will feature discussion on issues facing our worlds coasts and oceans. The conference theme, Brewing Local Solutions to Your Coastal Issues, will be highlighted in presentations and forums that use case studies, lessons learned, and success stories. Oregon Surfrider is involved in two presentations at the conference, including: Smart MPA Planning in Oregon: Developing a Framework to Address Social and Economic Factors by Darci Connor, and Implementing Community-Based Ocean Management on the South Oregon Coast by Leesa Cobb. See first coment to this post to read abstracts. For more info on the conference: http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cz/index.html
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"Port Orford: Implementing Community-Based Management on the South Oregon Coast"
Leesa Cobb (POORT)
Pete Stauffer (Surfrider)
Caroline Gibson (PMCC)
A number of theoretical benefits have been attributed to the community-based ocean management model. These include benefits to the resource, as well as benefits to ocean users and the broader community. Because of regulatory barriers to implementation, examples of operational community-based ocean management are still relatively rare in the United States. However, Port Orford, Oregon provides a viable model for other U.S. fishing communities to engage in bottom-up management of their ocean resources. Since 2001, the Port Orford Ocean Resource Team (POORT) has worked to establish a sustainable fishery and preserve a healthy nearshore ecosystem by involving commercial fishermen in the science, management, and marketing of their local fishery. The impetus for this effort has been the recognition that state and federal fisheries management does not always result in optimal benefits for Port Orford fishermen and the community at large, both from an ecological and an economic perspective. Critical elements to fostering local engagement in ocean management include collaborative research, public education, and opportunities for citizen involvement. Decision making is lead by the POORT Board, with formal input provided by other fleet members and an advisory council that includes stakeholder representation and scientific expertise. To ensure transparency, POORT regularly conducts public forums and has established formal partnerships with the City Council, Port Commission, Chamber of Commerce, and School Board. To obtain policy space for implementing locally developed management approaches within a Community Stewardship Area, POORT is working to secure endorsements from the Governor’s Office and relevant state and federal agencies.
Smart MPA Planning in Oregon: Developing a Framework to Address Social and Economic Factors
Darci Connor, Oregon State University
Peter Stauffer, Surfrider Foundation
Michael Harte, Oregon State University
Increasingly, management agencies are considering marine protected areas (MPAs) as an important management tool for safeguarding marine ecosystems and their resources. The State of Oregon is no exception. In mid 2005, Governor Kulongoski directed the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) to plan for a limited network of marine reserves in state waters. In fall 2005, the Governor proposed the establishment of a National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) along the entire coastline outward to the continental margin’s edge. The state’s interest in MPAs continues to generate concern about negative socioeconomic impacts on commercial fishing, associated economies, and coastal communities. These concerns have thwarted previous designation attempts, stalled state MPA implementation, and potentially undermine stakeholder and agency relations. This study goes beyond identifying key socioeconomic factors in MPA planning by creating a roadmap that mitigates potential barriers. The development of the roadmap involved a literature review, case studies comparison, and engagement with local residents, stakeholder groups, social scientists, government officials, and OPAC representatives. Engagement was vital to identifying common ground centered on socioeconomic data and impacts. The completed road map includes guidelines for: a) socioeconomic assessment, b) public and stakeholder input, c) integrating ecological and socioeconomic criteria, d) potential mitigation and/or compensation, and e) an action plan for implementation. It now serves as a management tool for community groups and management agencies to advance MPA initiatives.
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Leesa Cobb (POORT)
Pete Stauffer (Surfrider)
Caroline Gibson (PMCC)
A number of theoretical benefits have been attributed to the community-based ocean management model. These include benefits to the resource, as well as benefits to ocean users and the broader community. Because of regulatory barriers to implementation, examples of operational community-based ocean management are still relatively rare in the United States. However, Port Orford, Oregon provides a viable model for other U.S. fishing communities to engage in bottom-up management of their ocean resources. Since 2001, the Port Orford Ocean Resource Team (POORT) has worked to establish a sustainable fishery and preserve a healthy nearshore ecosystem by involving commercial fishermen in the science, management, and marketing of their local fishery. The impetus for this effort has been the recognition that state and federal fisheries management does not always result in optimal benefits for Port Orford fishermen and the community at large, both from an ecological and an economic perspective. Critical elements to fostering local engagement in ocean management include collaborative research, public education, and opportunities for citizen involvement. Decision making is lead by the POORT Board, with formal input provided by other fleet members and an advisory council that includes stakeholder representation and scientific expertise. To ensure transparency, POORT regularly conducts public forums and has established formal partnerships with the City Council, Port Commission, Chamber of Commerce, and School Board. To obtain policy space for implementing locally developed management approaches within a Community Stewardship Area, POORT is working to secure endorsements from the Governor’s Office and relevant state and federal agencies.
Smart MPA Planning in Oregon: Developing a Framework to Address Social and Economic Factors
Darci Connor, Oregon State University
Peter Stauffer, Surfrider Foundation
Michael Harte, Oregon State University
Increasingly, management agencies are considering marine protected areas (MPAs) as an important management tool for safeguarding marine ecosystems and their resources. The State of Oregon is no exception. In mid 2005, Governor Kulongoski directed the Oregon Ocean Policy Advisory Council (OPAC) to plan for a limited network of marine reserves in state waters. In fall 2005, the Governor proposed the establishment of a National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) along the entire coastline outward to the continental margin’s edge. The state’s interest in MPAs continues to generate concern about negative socioeconomic impacts on commercial fishing, associated economies, and coastal communities. These concerns have thwarted previous designation attempts, stalled state MPA implementation, and potentially undermine stakeholder and agency relations. This study goes beyond identifying key socioeconomic factors in MPA planning by creating a roadmap that mitigates potential barriers. The development of the roadmap involved a literature review, case studies comparison, and engagement with local residents, stakeholder groups, social scientists, government officials, and OPAC representatives. Engagement was vital to identifying common ground centered on socioeconomic data and impacts. The completed road map includes guidelines for: a) socioeconomic assessment, b) public and stakeholder input, c) integrating ecological and socioeconomic criteria, d) potential mitigation and/or compensation, and e) an action plan for implementation. It now serves as a management tool for community groups and management agencies to advance MPA initiatives.
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