Red Abalone FMP Public Involvement

Get Involved in the Process

The success of this fishery management plan process largely depends on the continued involvement of the recreational abalone fishing community as well as the general public. There are a number of ways members of the public can participate in this process:

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To terminate your subscription to the email service, click the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any of email messages. To unsubscribe from postal mail, call Jerry Kashiwada at (707) 964-5791 and request to be removed.

Comment

Submit formal letters or written comments

• Written comments can be submitted via email to Ian Taniguchi.
• Comments can be submitted via mail at:
  California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
  Red Abalone Fishery Management Plan
  Attn.: J. Kashiwada
  32330 N. Harbor Dr.
  Ft. Bragg, CA 95437
• Comments can be submitted via fax at: (707) 964-0642

Red Abalone FMP Questions

See the Frequently Asked Qestions page for a list of questions and answers regarding the Red Abalone FMP process and objectives.

Additional questions can be can be submitted via email to Ian Taniguchi.

Public Meetings

Members of the public are invited to attend meetings in person. You can participate at a local public participation meeting site and provide verbal comments.

For more information or assistance please contact Ian Taniguchi.

Upcoming Meetings

Future Red Abalone Fishery Management Plan development process public meetings will be posted here.

Past Meetings

2014

• September 18, 2014: Sacramento Public Workshop
  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open House
  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Public Workshop
  CDFW Fisheries Branch
  830 S St., Sacramento, CA 95814
  Agenda (PDF) | Summary of Phase I Workshops
• September 19, 2014: Mendocino Public Workshop
  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open House
  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Public Workshop
  Russian Gulch State Park Recreation Hall
  12301 North Highway 1, Mendocino, CA 95460
  Agenda (PDF) | Summary of Phase I Workshops
• October 1, 2014: Santa Rosa Public Workshop
  4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open House
  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Public Workshop
  Central Santa Rosa Library, Central Forum Room
  211 E St. (corner of E and Third), Santa Rosa, CA 95404
  Agenda (PDF) | Summary of Phase I Workshops
• October 2, 2014: San Rafael Public Workshop
  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Open House
  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Public Workshop
  Marin Rod and Gun Club
  2675 East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA 94902
  Agenda (PDF) | Summary of Phase I Workshops

2015

• March 4, 2015: Marine Resources Committee
  Marina Public Library
  190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA 93933
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• November 4, 2015: Marine Resources Committee
  Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor Resort 1050 Schooner Dr., Ventura, CA 93001
  Meeting Summary (PDF)

2016

• March 21, 2016: Marine Resources Committee
  West Ed Building – Ed Meyer Classroom 4665 Lampson Ave., Suite A, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• July 21, 2016: Marine Resources Committee
  Petaluma Regional Library
  100 Fairgrounds Dr., Petaluma, CA 94952
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• November 15, 2016: Marine Resources Committee
  West Ed Building – Ed Meyer Classroom
  4665 Lampson Ave., Suite A, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
  Meeting Documents

2017

• March 23, 2017: Marine Resources Committee
  Holiday Inn Express
  35 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, CA 92672
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• July 20, 2017: Marine Resources Committee
  Flamingo Conference Resort and Spa
  2777 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 95405
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• November 9, 2017: Marine Resources Committee
  Marina Public Library
  190 Seaside Circle, Marina, CA 93933
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• December 7, 2017: Fish and Game Commission Meeting
  Handlery Hotel
  950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
  Meeting Documents (PDF)

2018

• January 13, 2018: Recreational Abalone Advisory Committee
  Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control Boardroom
  595 Helman Ln., Cotati, CA 94931
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• March 24, 2018: Recreational Abalone Advisory Committee
  Webinar
  Meeting Summary (PDF)

2019

• May 22, 2019: Recreational Red Abalone FMP Development Project Team Meeting
  Justice Joseph A. Rattigan Building
  50 D St (at First St.), Santa Rosa, CA 95404
  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• July 18, 2019: Recreational Red Abalone FMP Development Project Team Meeting
  Webinar
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• August 27, 2019: Recreational Red Abalone FMP Development Project Team Meeting
  Justice Joseph A. Rattigan Building
  50 D St (at First St.), Santa Rosa, CA 95404
  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• September 19, 2019: Recreational Red Abalone FMP Development Project Team Meeting
  Webinar
  Meeting Summary (PDF)
• November 21, 2019: Recreational Red Abalone FMP Development Project Team Meeting
  Justice Joseph A. Rattigan Building
  50 D St (at First St.), Santa Rosa, CA 95404
  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Draft Management Strategy Integration Report (PDF)
• December 19, 2019: Recreational Red Abalone FMP Development Project Team Meeting
  Webinar
  Final Management Strategy Integration Report (PDF)
  Meeting Summary (PDF)

Contact

Comments? Ideas? Suggestions? Questions? Submit them to Ian Taniguchi at Ian.Taniguchi@wildlife.ca.gov.