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Transforming Coral Reef Conservation

2002.11.05 . .

The Transforming Coral Reef Conservation (TCRC) Program: The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International have joined forces in Transforming Coral Reef Conservation (TCRC), a program to improve the way MPAs are designed, managed and financed. The goal of TCRC is to inspire a worldwide effort to establish and protect networks of MPAs to ensure the long-term survival of coral reef ecosystems.

Channel Islands Sanctuary Update

2002.11.05 . .

This just in from Sherry Flumerfelt by way of Ocean Conservancy...

On October 23, 2002, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to adopt the preferred alternative network of marine reserves in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Thanks in part to your help, the largest scientifically-designed network of marine reserves in the United States was adopted to protect biodiversity and help rebuild and conserve fish and wildlife in the Sanctuary. This action, part of a joint state / federal effort, should ultimately protect 25% of the Sanctuary's waters as no-take marine reserves. With your help we have succeeded in fully protecting 175 square miles of the Channel Islands.

New Beach Restoration Technology-Grant Available from Reef Ball

2002.11.05 . .

The Reefball Foundation in conjunction with an established beach restoration company is looking for a suitable coastal location for a pilot test of a new and innovative temporary porous groin beach restoration system. For a suitable location, the Foundation will provide a grant to provide the necessary labor and materials for an installation to test this new environmentally friendly method of Beach Restoration. A potential grantee could possibly benefit from a restored wider beach, providing more recreational beach as well as storm protection.

Anyone interested can contact obtain a grant application from http://www.asandybeach.com

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