The MaPP initiative is an ambitious project with many significant outcomes to be delivered by the end of June. To date, the initiative has developed four sub-regional draft marine plans, three of which have completed public input periods and are preparing for partner endorsement.

The Central Coast draft Marine Plan is now available for public review and comment. To review the draft plan, learn about community meetings in Bella Coola and Shearwater and provide comments, please visit Central Coast Draft Plan for Input. The public review period runs to July 11, 2014.

MaPP marine coordination team members Charlie Short (Province of B.C.) and John Bones (Nanwakolas Council) represented MaPP at the Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference in Seattle from April 30-May 2, 2014. MaPP science advisor Jo Smith and indicators consultant Andrew Day joined them to present on three topics: A collaborative approach to systematic marine protected area […]

The Central Coast draft Marine Plan is now available for public review and comment. To review the draft plan, learn about community meetings in Bella Coola and Shearwater and provide comments, please visit Central Coast Draft Plan for Input. The public review period runs to July 11, 2014. To learn more about the Marine Planning Partnership, watch the MaPP video.

The public review period for the Haida Gwaii draft Marine plan has been extended to May 21, 2014. The Haida Gwaii planning team appreciates the interest and feedback it received from all those who attended the public and stakeholder meetings held on Haida Gwaii from April 14-17, 2014. The draft plan and supporting background documentation, including a shorter plan summary, continue to be available online.

The North Coast draft Marine Plan is now available for public review and comment. To review the draft plan, learn about community meetings in Prince Rupert and Kitimat and provide comments, please visit North Coast Draft Plan for Input. The public review period runs to June 3, 2014. To learn more about the Marine Planning Partnership, watch the MaPP video.

The North Vancouver Island draft Marine Plan is now available for public review and comment. To review the draft plan, learn about community meetings in Campbell River, Port McNeil and Port Hardy and provide comments please visit North Vancouver Island Draft Plan for Input. The public review period runs to May 15, 2014. To learn more about the Marine Planning Partnership, watch the MaPP video.

The Haida Gwaii draft Marine Plan is now available for public review and comment. Draft plans for the other three MaPP sub-regions, North Vancouver Island, North Coast and Central Coast, will be available for public review in the coming weeks. Comments to the proposed Haida Gwaii draft Marine Plan are welcome from members of the public and the Haida Nation from April 2 – May 21, 2014.

With sadness the MaPP team acknowledges the passing of Bill Johnson on December 9, 2013. The MaPP initiative is grateful to Bill’s contributions as a representative of the renewable energy sector to the North Coast Marine Plan Advisory Committee and on other advisory committees. The MaPP team sends condolences and deep sympathy to Bill’s family. […]