Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary Expansion

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[TD="bgcolor: transparent"] Deadline to submit comments is May 25!

On April 12, 2012, NOAA announced it will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to consider possible expansion of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron. The agency is currently soliciting public comment on the proposed action through May 25, 2012. These comments will help prepare the draft EIS.
Comments may be submitted through:

-Mail or email to Jeff Gray, Sanctuary Superintendent, 500 West Fletcher St., Alpena, MI 49707 or jeff.gray@noaa.gov

-Through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov
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[TD="bgcolor: transparent"] During the sanctuary's management plan review in 2006, NOAA received comments encouraging expanding the sanctuary's boundary to include the waters adjacent to Alcona and Presque Isle counties. Several organizations passed resolutions or submitted letters of support for expansion. In 2007, the Thunder Bay Sanctuary Advisory Council adopted a resolution supporting expanded boundaries.

Boundary expansion would protect important national treasures through the sanctuary's research and monitoring, education, and resource protection programs, while allowing recreational use of the resources.

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[TD="bgcolor: transparent"] Supporting documents, including maps, letters of support, and Final Management Plan, are available on the sanctuary website.


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[Jared0425]

Me and Trotter, along with a few others have expressed our concerns through emails and letters. We will see what happens.