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Marine Spatial Planning in Washington

Libby Whiting Washington Department of Natural Resources

West Coast Ocean Data NetworkNovember 4, 2014

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Overview

• Marine Spatial Planning

• Using the WCODP Portal

• Value in the Data Network

• DNR and Web Services

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Background

According to RCW 43.372, Marine Planning Law –

Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) is a public process of analyzing and allocating the spatial and temporal distribution of human activities in marine environments to achieve ecological, economic, and social objectives.

Coordinating decisions –

NON-regulatoryMulti-use

Uses spatial data – often displayed as

maps

Proactive

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Scope of MSP

INTENT: Address location of potential

new marine uses.

PLAN GOALS/OBJECTIVES:• Protect existing uses• Protect cultural uses/resources• Preserve environment• Integrate decision-making• Provide new economic

opportunities

NON-REGULATORY PLAN

The study area is 700 fathoms offshore and includes federal waters and estuaries.

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Online Tool Development

www.msp.wa.gov/explore

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Mapping Activities

Economic analysis of the coast

DFW projects: forage fish, marine mammal overflight, geodatabase

Benthic habitat data in Sanctuary

Seafloor mapping prioritization

Recreational use study- closes Oct. 31

Seabird and marine mammal modeling

www.msp.wa.gov/explore

Using the WCODP Portal

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• Mapping activities in Washington’s marine waters

• Connecting through a consistent framework

• Developing an interagency network

Value in the Data Network

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• Mapping activities in Washington’s marine waters

• Connecting through a consistent framework

• Developing an interagency network

• Better baseline information for the coast

• Easier to connect to the framework

• Easier to connect to the interagency network

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Online Tool Development

www.msp.wa.gov/explore

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DNR and Web Services

www.msp.wa.gov/explore

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DNR Geologic Portal

www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/GeosciencesData/Pages/geology_portal.aspx

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DNR Geologic Portal

www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/GeosciencesData/Pages/geology_portal.aspx

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DNR Forest Practices Online Tools

http://fortress.wa.gov/dnr/app1/fpars/viewer.htm

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Libby WhitingWebsite administrator

360-902-1589Libby.Whiting@dnr.wa.gov

Jennifer HennesseyMSP lead coordinator

360-407-6595Jennifer.hennessey@ecy.wa.gov

Questions?

Katrina LassiterOcean policy analyst

360-902-1013Katrina.Lassiter@dnr.wa.gov

Tim StricklerGIS unit supervisor

(360)902-1341Tim.Strickler@dnr.wa.gov

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