Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Initiative
Fisheries Uses and Values Project
When Can the Data be Used by the Stakeholder
One of the main goals of this project is to get the data (fishing grounds) in the hands of the stakeholders in a timely manner so they can use it to inform their process of siting MPA network alternatives. In both the NCCSR and the SCCSR processes this was not fully achieved until after the stakeholder groups began drawing lines on a map (we were a lot more successful in achieving this in the NCCSR). This was largely due to the fact that the studies began well after the stakeholder process started and the limited amount of time to complete projects of this magnitude. To try and avoid this problem in the South Coast, we have the proposed scope is being submitted well in advance of the commencement of the next process.
Once field work commences, we estimate that it will take 3–4 months to get a set of draft datasets to the regional stakeholder group. As field work is being conducted, those estimates could be adjusted to reflect the response rates we observe related to fishing season conflicts. If everything is on course, final data products would be delivered in time for the first set of South Coast Regional Stakeholder meetings and incorporation into the SCSR regional profile.
We anticipate that the field work will begin in May, although we can start as soon as April and hope to have all of the interviews completed by July. After the data has been reviewed by the participants and the fishing community, final data products will be delivered to the MLPA for use by the RSG pending any unforeseen problems. The start and end dates are flexible and will be adjusted to suite the SCSR timeline and the progress of the education and outreach efforts.
Our Work
Community-Based Fisheries Management
OCEAN
Marine Life Protection Act Initiative
Life-Cycle Assessment of Salmon Fisheries
Field Notes
California's Coastal Reserves by Daniel Etra, July 2007
Learn More
Ecotrust & MLPA Initiative
FAQ
FAQ (Dive & Spearfish Community)
Interview Process (commercial)
Interview Process (recreational)
Interview Sign-up (recreational)
Commercial Fishermen presentation (2.7mb pdf)
Recreational Fishermen presentation (4mb pdf)
Project Components:
1. Outreach and Education
2a. Survey Design (commercial)
2b. Survey Design (recreational)
3a. Data Collection
(commercial fleet)
3b. Data Collection
(recreational fleet)
4. Quality Assurance/Quality Control
5. Analysis and Evaluation of the Commercial Fishing Grounds
6. Analysis and Evaluation of the Recreational Fishing Grounds
7. Socioeconomic Impact Analysis: Commercial Fleet
8. Socioeconomic Impact Analysis: Recreational Fleet
9. When Can the Data be Used by the Stakeholder
10. Customize Outputs to the Needs of the Users
North Central Coast Final Report:
What we did in the north central coast region: Commercial and recreational fishing grounds and their relative importance off the North Central Coast of California (580k pdf)
Central Coast Final Report:
What we did in the central coast region: Commercial fishing grounds and their relative importance off the Central Coast of California (770k pdf)
NCC Presentations:
Commercial Fishing Grounds and Socioeconomic Data Collection: Draft Report and Maps, NCC Regional Stakeholder Meeting, 16 October 2007 (530k pdf)
Recreational Fishing Grounds and Values Data Collection: Status Report, NCC Regional Stakeholder Meeting, 16 October 2007 (260k pdf)
Reviews of our report:
Discussion of Ecotrust Methodology in: "Commercial fishing grounds and their relative importance off the Central Coast of California" by James Wilen & Josh Abbott (285k pdf)
An Assessment of Ecotrust's Relative Importance Indicators: Comparisons with Logbook Data for the Market Squid Fishery by James Wilen & Josh Abbott (360k pdf)
Peer Review: Ecotrust MLPAI Products by Bonnie J. McCay, Caroline Pomeroy, Kevin St. Martin, & coordinated by Barbara L. E. Walker (1.2mb pdf)
Our response to CFC review: Response to CFC Review of Ecotrust's MLPAI Products by Astrid Scholz (74k pdf)
CA Dept Fish & Game MLPA website
Place Matters: Geospatial Tools for Marine Science, Conservation, and Management in the Pacific Northwest
Contact
Astrid Scholz
Vice President
Knowledge Systems
tel: 503.467.0758
Charles Steinback
Senior GIS Analyst
tel: 503.467.0777
Jon Bonkoski
GIS Analyst
tel: 503.467.0804
Sarah Kruse
Senior Economist
tel: 503.467.0785
