National Framework for Establishing and Managing Marine Protected Areas
Work Document - March 1999
Table of Contents
- Complete Text
- Purpose
- Efforts To Date
- Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Under The Oceans Act
- Approach To DFO's Marine Protected Areas Program
- Framework To Establish And Manage MPAs
- Interim MPAs for Emergency Situations
- Appendix 1: Checklist For AOI Information
- Appendix 2. Checklist For MPA Management Plan Content
Efforts to Date
In February 1997, DFO released a Discussion Paper entitled "An Approach to the Establishment and Management of Marine Protected Areas under the Oceans Act". Over the public review period, DFO hosted 18 Information Sessions at which the Oceans Act and the MPA Discussion Paper were presented for discussion. Over 400 Canadians participated in these discussions. The feedback indicated that DFO was indeed "on the right track". Elaboration of the proposed approach was needed for further public review.
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