Comments Sought on Gulf of Mexico Restoration Plan

NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service today announced that it is seeking comments by Friday, Jan. 21 on the Mississippi Trustee Implementation Group Draft Restoration Plan 3 and Environmental Assessment: Habitat Projects on Federally Managed Lands; Sea Turtles; Marine Mammals; Birds; and Provide and Enhance Recreational Opportunities.

In conjunction with the comment period, a public webinar will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 11.  The proposal includes ~$19 million for seven projects, including removal of marine debris from Mississippi barrier islands and reducing marine mammal fishery interactions through trawl technique and component material improvements.

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