Subregion 1 - Point Arena to Horseshoe Point

#445, PointArena SMR

#455,Gerstle

Cove SMCA

#454, Del MarLanding SMP

#448, SaltPoint SMP

#446, BlackPoint SMR

#447, BlackPoint SMCA

Sea Ranch Public Access TrailsSea Ranch Public Access Trails

Bowling Ball Beach

Schooner Gulch

Gualala River

Collins LandingFish Rock Beach

Overlooks (Schooner Gulch, Mendocino County)

Arena Cove

Garcia River Access

Moat Creek Access

Sea Ranch Public Access Trails

Sea Ranch Public Access TrailsSea Ranch Public Access Trails

Sea Ranch Blufftop Trail

Salt PointSalt Point

Horseshoe PointHorseshoe Point

Gualala PointGualala Point

Point ArenaPoint Arena

North Central CoastStudy Region

North Central CoastStudy Region

These marine protected area (MPA) concepts were submitted to theCalifornia Marine Life Protection Act North Central Coast Project on October17, 2007 as a draft option for an MPA array. These concepts have beengenerated by the Turquoise work group as one of many array options which will bereviewed by the MLPA Science Advisory Team and the MLPA Blue Ribbon TaskForce. These are not MPA proposals for review by the California Fish andGame Commision. Further information on each MPA concept can be found inthe corresponding text document under the name of the MPA.

NCCRSG Turquoise Work Group Draft Option for an MPA Array, "Option A" (10/17/07)

Marine Life Protection ActSuggested SMCASuggested SMPSuggested SMRSuggested Special ClosureCoastal Access Points1

Rocky ShoresHardened ShoresCoastal MarshBeachesTidal FlatsSurfGrass3

Coastal Marsh4

Estuary5

Eelgrass6

North Central Coast Study Region30 m (16 fm) contour line100 m (55 fm) contour line200 m (109 fm) contour linePredicted Hard Bottom7

Predicted Soft Bottom7

Unsurveyed7

Source: 1 - California Coastal Conservancy, 20022 - NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index, 20063- Mineral Management Service, National Marine Sanctuaries, 19824 - CDF FRAP multi-source land use data, 2002; CDFG Natural Diversity Database, 20035 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Wetlands Inventory, 2004; NOAA ESI 20066 - The Nature Conservancy, Humboldt Bay Atlas, California Department of Fish and Game; NOAA, 20047 - Multibeam sonar data collected by California State University Monterey Bay Sea Floor Mapping LabPlease see full MLPA NCCSR Regional Profile for additonal information.

Note: This map is NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission; it is an draft option for an MPA array for review.

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Subregion 2 - Horseshoe Point to Bodega Head

S O N O M A

C O U N T YS O N O M A

C O U N T Y

Bodega Bay

Jenner

Fort Ross

#7, RussianRiver SMCA

#426,Bodega

Head SMCA

#425,Bodega

Head SMR

#455,Gerstle

Cove SMCA

#448, SaltPoint SMP

#446, BlackPoint SMR

Goat Rock

Stillwater Cove Regional Park (Sonoma County)

North Jenner Beaches

Fort Ross Reef Campground

Wright's Beach

Jenner Visitor Center

Fort Ross State Historic Park

Timber Cove Campground and Boat Landing

Ocean Cove Reserve

Fisk Mill CoveKruse Ranch

North Horseshoe Cove

Salt PointSalt Point

Horseshoe PointHorseshoe Point

North Central CoastStudy Region

North Central CoastStudy Region

These marine protected area (MPA) concepts were submitted to theCalifornia Marine Life Protection Act North Central Coast Project on October17, 2007 as a draft option for an MPA array. These concepts have beengenerated by the Turquoise work group as one of many array options which will bereviewed by the MLPA Science Advisory Team and the MLPA Blue Ribbon TaskForce. These are not MPA proposals for review by the California Fish andGame Commision. Further information on each MPA concept can be found inthe corresponding text document under the name of the MPA.

NCCRSG Turquoise Work Group Draft Option for an MPA Array, "Option A" (10/17/07)

Marine Life Protection ActSuggested SMCASuggested SMPSuggested SMRSuggested Special ClosureCoastal Access Points1

Rocky ShoresHardened ShoresCoastal MarshBeachesTidal FlatsSurfGrass3

Coastal Marsh4

Estuary5

Eelgrass6

North Central Coast Study Region30 m (16 fm) contour line100 m (55 fm) contour line200 m (109 fm) contour linePredicted Hard Bottom7

Predicted Soft Bottom7

Unsurveyed7

Source: 1 - California Coastal Conservancy, 20022 - NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index, 20063- Mineral Management Service, National Marine Sanctuaries, 19824 - CDF FRAP multi-source land use data, 2002; CDFG Natural Diversity Database, 20035 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Wetlands Inventory, 2004; NOAA ESI 20066 - The Nature Conservancy, Humboldt Bay Atlas, California Department of Fish and Game; NOAA, 20047 - Multibeam sonar data collected by California State University Monterey Bay Sea Floor Mapping LabPlease see full MLPA NCCSR Regional Profile for additonal information.

Note: This map is NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission; it is an draft option for an MPA array for review.

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Subregion 3 - Bodega Head to Double Point

Tomales

Bodega Bay

#440, PointReyes

Headland SMR

#444,Duxbury

Reef SMCA

#437,TomalesBay SMR

#426,Bodega

Head SMCA

#4, DrakesEstero SMR

#439, PointReyes

Headland SMCA

Bird Walk Trail

Olema Marsh

South Beach (Point Reyes)

Marshall Beach

Tomales Bay State Park - Marshall

Miller Park Launching Facility

Westside Regional Park

Campbell CoveBodega Head

Drakes Estero

Limantour Estero Reserve

Limantour BeachDrakes Beach

Point Reyes Headlands

North Beach (Point Reyes)

Abbotts Lagoon

Point Reyes Hostel

Martinelli ParkDana Marsh / Path to BeachChicken Ranch Beach

Marconi Conference CenterTomales Bay State Park

McClures BeachPierce Point Ranch

Keys Creek Public Fishing Access

Walker Creek Delta

Lawson's Landing

Dillon BeachTomales BluffTomales Bluff

Point ReyesPoint ReyesNorth Central Coast

Study RegionNorth Central Coast

Study Region

These marine protected area (MPA) concepts were submitted to theCalifornia Marine Life Protection Act North Central Coast Project on October17, 2007 as a draft option for an MPA array. These concepts have beengenerated by the Turquoise work group as one of many array options which will bereviewed by the MLPA Science Advisory Team and the MLPA Blue Ribbon TaskForce. These are not MPA proposals for review by the California Fish andGame Commision. Further information on each MPA concept can be found inthe corresponding text document under the name of the MPA.

NCCRSG Turquoise Work Group Draft Option for an MPA Array, "Option A" (10/17/07)

Marine Life Protection ActSuggested SMCASuggested SMPSuggested SMRSuggested Special ClosureCoastal Access Points1

Rocky ShoresHardened ShoresCoastal MarshBeachesTidal FlatsSurfGrass3

Coastal Marsh4

Estuary5

Eelgrass6

North Central Coast Study Region30 m (16 fm) contour line100 m (55 fm) contour line200 m (109 fm) contour linePredicted Hard Bottom7

Predicted Soft Bottom7

Unsurveyed7

Source: 1 - California Coastal Conservancy, 20022 - NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index, 20063- Mineral Management Service, National Marine Sanctuaries, 19824 - CDF FRAP multi-source land use data, 2002; CDFG Natural Diversity Database, 20035 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Wetlands Inventory, 2004; NOAA ESI 20066 - The Nature Conservancy, Humboldt Bay Atlas, California Department of Fish and Game; NOAA, 20047 - Multibeam sonar data collected by California State University Monterey Bay Sea Floor Mapping LabPlease see full MLPA NCCSR Regional Profile for additonal information.

Note: This map is NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission; it is an draft option for an MPA array for review.

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Subregion 4 - Double Point to Point San Pedro

S A N S A N M A T E OM A T E O

C O U N T YC O U N T Y

S A N S A N F R A N C I S C O F R A N C I S C O

C O U N T YC O U N T Y

M A R I NM A R I NC O U N T YC O U N T Y

San Francisco

#444,Duxbury

Reef SMCA

Mori Point

Pedro Point Headlands

Northridge City Park

Thornton State Beach

Bay Area Ridge Trail

Marin Headlands

Mount Tamalpais State Park

Five Brooks Trailhead

San Pedro Beach

Rockaway Beach

Bolinas Lagoon Nature PreserveAudubon Canyon Ranch

Steep Ravine BeachStinson Beach

Agate Beach (Marin County)

Lands End

Point Bonita LighthouseYMCA Point Bonita CenterGolden Gate Hostel

Tennessee ValleyMuir Beach

Muir Overlook

Slide Ranch

Muir Woods National Monument

Fort Point

Ocean Beach (San Francisco)

Baker Beach

Kirby Cove

Fort FunstonLake Merced

Devils SlideDevils SlidePoint San PedroPoint San Pedro

Point BonitaPoint Bonita

Bolinas PointBolinas Point

North Central CoastStudy Region

North Central CoastStudy Region

These marine protected area (MPA) concepts were submitted to theCalifornia Marine Life Protection Act North Central Coast Project on October17, 2007 as a draft option for an MPA array. These concepts have beengenerated by the Turquoise work group as one of many array options which will bereviewed by the MLPA Science Advisory Team and the MLPA Blue Ribbon TaskForce. These are not MPA proposals for review by the California Fish andGame Commision. Further information on each MPA concept can be found inthe corresponding text document under the name of the MPA.

NCCRSG Turquoise Work Group Draft Option for an MPA Array, "Option A" (10/17/07)

Marine Life Protection ActSuggested SMCASuggested SMPSuggested SMRSuggested Special ClosureCoastal Access Points1

Rocky ShoresHardened ShoresCoastal MarshBeachesTidal FlatsSurfGrass3

Coastal Marsh4

Estuary5

Eelgrass6

North Central Coast Study Region30 m (16 fm) contour line100 m (55 fm) contour line200 m (109 fm) contour linePredicted Hard Bottom7

Predicted Soft Bottom7

Unsurveyed7

Source: 1 - California Coastal Conservancy, 20022 - NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index, 20063- Mineral Management Service, National Marine Sanctuaries, 19824 - CDF FRAP multi-source land use data, 2002; CDFG Natural Diversity Database, 20035 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Wetlands Inventory, 2004; NOAA ESI 20066 - The Nature Conservancy, Humboldt Bay Atlas, California Department of Fish and Game; NOAA, 20047 - Multibeam sonar data collected by California State University Monterey Bay Sea Floor Mapping LabPlease see full MLPA NCCSR Regional Profile for additonal information.

Note: This map is NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission; it is an draft option for an MPA array for review.

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Subregion 5 - Point San Pedro to Pigeon Point

Half Moon Bay#411, MossBeach SMR

#3, PescaderoEstuary SMR

#412, MossBeach SMCA

Pedro Point Headlands

Pigeon Point Lighthouse Hostel

Bean Hollow State BeachPebble Beach (San Mateo County)

Pescadero Marsh Natural PreservePescadero State Beach (San Mateo County)

Pomponio State Beach

San Gregorio Private Beach

San Gregorio State Beach

Cowell Ranch Beach

Dunes Beach (San Mateo County)Venice Beach (San Mateo County)

El Granada Beach

James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve

San Francisco Bay Discovery Site

Sweeney Ridge Skyline Preserve and Trail

San Pedro BeachRockaway Beach

Montara Lighthouse Hostel

Gray Whale Cove State Beach

San Pedro Valley County Park

Montara State Beach

Butano State Park

Martin's Beach

Pelican Point R.V. Park (San Mateo County)

Overlook (Francis Beach, San Mateo County)

Francis BeachCoastside Trail (San Mateo County)

Pigeon PointPigeon Point

Pescadero PointPescadero Point

Pillar PointPillar Point

Devils SlideDevils SlidePoint San PedroPoint San Pedro

North Central CoastStudy Region

North Central CoastStudy Region

These marine protected area (MPA) concepts were submitted to theCalifornia Marine Life Protection Act North Central Coast Project on October17, 2007 as a draft option for an MPA array. These concepts have beengenerated by the Turquoise work group as one of many array options which will bereviewed by the MLPA Science Advisory Team and the MLPA Blue Ribbon TaskForce. These are not MPA proposals for review by the California Fish andGame Commision. Further information on each MPA concept can be found inthe corresponding text document under the name of the MPA.

NCCRSG Turquoise Work Group Draft Option for an MPA Array, "Option A" (10/17/07)

Marine Life Protection ActSuggested SMCASuggested SMPSuggested SMRSuggested Special ClosureCoastal Access Points1

Rocky ShoresHardened ShoresCoastal MarshBeachesTidal FlatsSurfGrass3

Coastal Marsh4

Estuary5

Eelgrass6

North Central Coast Study Region30 m (16 fm) contour line100 m (55 fm) contour line200 m (109 fm) contour linePredicted Hard Bottom7

Predicted Soft Bottom7

Unsurveyed7

Source: 1 - California Coastal Conservancy, 20022 - NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index, 20063- Mineral Management Service, National Marine Sanctuaries, 19824 - CDF FRAP multi-source land use data, 2002; CDFG Natural Diversity Database, 20035 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Wetlands Inventory, 2004; NOAA ESI 20066 - The Nature Conservancy, Humboldt Bay Atlas, California Department of Fish and Game; NOAA, 20047 - Multibeam sonar data collected by California State University Monterey Bay Sea Floor Mapping LabPlease see full MLPA NCCSR Regional Profile for additonal information.

Note: This map is NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission; it is an draft option for an MPA array for review.

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Subregion 6 - Farallon Islands

#433, EastFarallons

SMCA

#424, NorthFarallon SMR

#423, MiddleFarallon SMR

#457,FarallonIs SMCA

#450, SEFarallons

SMCA

#449, SEFarallon SMR

North Central CoastStudy Region

North Central CoastStudy Region

These marine protected area (MPA) concepts were submitted to theCalifornia Marine Life Protection Act North Central Coast Project on October17, 2007 as a draft option for an MPA array. These concepts have beengenerated by the Turquoise work group as one of many array options which will bereviewed by the MLPA Science Advisory Team and the MLPA Blue Ribbon TaskForce. These are not MPA proposals for review by the California Fish andGame Commision. Further information on each MPA concept can be found inthe corresponding text document under the name of the MPA.

NCCRSG Turquoise Work Group Draft Option for an MPA Array, "Option A" (10/17/07)

Marine Life Protection ActSuggested SMCASuggested SMPSuggested SMRSuggested Special ClosureCoastal Access Points1

Rocky ShoresHardened ShoresCoastal MarshBeachesTidal FlatsSurfGrass3

Coastal Marsh4

Estuary5

Eelgrass6

North Central Coast Study Region30 m (16 fm) contour line100 m (55 fm) contour line200 m (109 fm) contour linePredicted Hard Bottom7

Predicted Soft Bottom7

Unsurveyed7

Source: 1 - California Coastal Conservancy, 20022 - NOAA Environmental Sensitivity Index, 20063- Mineral Management Service, National Marine Sanctuaries, 19824 - CDF FRAP multi-source land use data, 2002; CDFG Natural Diversity Database, 20035 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife National Wetlands Inventory, 2004; NOAA ESI 20066 - The Nature Conservancy, Humboldt Bay Atlas, California Department of Fish and Game; NOAA, 20047 - Multibeam sonar data collected by California State University Monterey Bay Sea Floor Mapping LabPlease see full MLPA NCCSR Regional Profile for additonal information.

Note: This map is NOT a recommendation to the California Fish and Game Commission; it is an draft option for an MPA array for review.

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