Public to weigh in on future plans for Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

Spill prevention, ocean debris and other topics will be discussed during next week’s public scoping meetings on updating the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary management plan.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking comments from individuals, organizations and government agencies on future management priorities for the sanctuary. The public comment period will close on Nov. 14.

North Olympic Peninsula scoping meetings will be in Port Angeles, Neah Bay and LaPush.

Scheduled meetings are:

  • Monday — Longhouse at Peninsula College, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Tuesday — Makah Marina Conference Center, Bayview Avenue, Neah Bay, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Oct. 1 — A-Ka-Lat Center, La Push Road, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

    Four more meetings are planned elsewhere in the state. They are:

  • Oct. 2 — Ocean Shores Convention Center, 120 W. Chance a La Mer NW, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Oct. 3 — Westport Maritime Museum, 2201 Westhaven Drive, Westport, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Oct. 4 — Washington Room at the Governor Hotel, 621 S. Capitol Way, Olympia, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Oct. 5 — Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

    Comments will be taken at the scoping meetings, as well as by e-mail, mail and fax.

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