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State Ocean CaucusThe Governor's Office and state agencies are acting on the Ocean Policy Advisory Group's recommendations, including involving local and tribal governments, stakeholders, and the general public. The State Ocean Caucus (SOC) provides a way for state agencies to work together to prioritize activities and solve problems related to the ocean environment. The SOC may set up ad hoc committees of broader participants to deal with specific issues, as necessary. Who is on the State Ocean Caucus?The following State agencies: What will the State Ocean Caucus do?The State Ocean Caucus’ tasks include:
For more details on the State Ocean Caucus, please review the attached document which further outlines the mission, goals, and the purpose of the group. Click to view Mission and Goals (pdf). The documents section provides an update on state ocean caucus activities, including the work plan and recent presentations. The State Ocean Caucus will involve and inform the publicThe State Ocean Caucus will continue to solicit feedback on state activities and maintain a working knowledge of local issues including occasional outreach meetings in coastal communities on Washington’s outer coast. The Ocean Policy Work Group successfully involved local communities, coastal tribes, business and environmental interests, federal agencies, academics, and others in their efforts. This continues to be an important part of the state’s work to manage Washington’s ocean and coastal resources. The State Ocean Caucus (SOC) will meet regularly to provide interagency collaboration, develop agendas for larger meetings, and address administrative issues. The SOC intends to use these meetings as work sessions. However, those who wish to brief the SOC on specific issues that come up between larger, public meetings are welcome to attend. Please contact the SOC Coordinator to reserve space on the agenda. Ocean Policy Advisory GroupThe Ocean Policy Advisory Group (OPAG) is a broad stakeholder advisory group to the State Ocean Caucus. The group will meet a few times a year on the outer coast. The public is encouraged and invited to attend these meetings. Please contact the SOC Coordinator to reserve space on the agenda 4 weeks prior to public meetings. Purpose of OPAG:
To join OPAG, fill out the form at this link (word doc) or send us your information in the form below.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Hennessey, 360-407-6595 |
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