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:
Subscribe to Email Updates
For those who cannot receive email, sign up to receive announcements via the U.S. Postal Service by contacting Jerry Kashiwada at (707) 964-5791 to provide your name and mailing address.
Note that you may sign up for the email service OR receive announcements through snail mail, but not both. To reduce expense and impacts on the environment, we request that those able to receive email sign up for the email service.
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.
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)
Comments? Ideas? Suggestions? Questions? Submit them to Ian Taniguchi at Ian.Taniguchi@wildlife.ca.gov.