For the Press

This page is a resource for reporters covering the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative process. For general press inquiries, contact Nicole Lampe, 415-397-5000 x302. She can put you in touch with people working to create marine protected areas in your local media market, scientists, and other ocean experts.  

News Coverage

Read in-depth articles and opinion pieces on our news page.

Press Kits and Fact Sheets

Please download a press packet for the latest information on the pending decision on southern California's network of marine protected areas,  the recently approved north central coast compromise plan, and in depth information on the new MPAs that dot the coast between Santa Barbara and Mendocino.

South Coast Press Kit (updated 10/26/09)
North Central Coast Press Kit (updated 5/14/09)
Central California's Marine Protected Areas(Fact Sheet)
Map of North Central Coast Marine Protected Areas
Map of Central California's Marine Protected Areas

Press Releases

November 10, 2009: BRTF Recommends Compromise Plan for South Coast
October 22, 2009: Ocean Task Force Delays Decision on South Coast Marine Protected Area Plan
September 25, 2009: South Coast Ocean Protection Plans Take Shape
August 5, 2009: California Expands Underwater State Parks System

South Coast Contacts

Sarah Sikich
Staff Scientist, Heal the Bay
Tel. 310-451-1500

Tom Ford
Executive Director, Santa Monica Baykeeper
Tel. 310-305-9645

Marcela Gutierrez (se habla español)
Program Manager, WiLDCOAST/COSTASALVAjE
Tel. 619-423-8665

Kate Hanley
Director of Operations, San Diego Coastkeeper
Tel. 619-758-7743 x110

Greg Helms
Ecosystem Program Coordinator, southern California, Ocean Conservancy
Tel. 805-687-2322

Ray Hiemstra
Associate Director of Programs, Orange County Coastkeeper
Tel. 714-850-1965

Jenn Feinberg Eckerle
Ocean Policy Consultant, Natural Resources Defense Council
Tel. 415-350-0976

Michael Sheehy
Marine Conservation Coordinator, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
Tel. 805-637-8730

North Coast Contacts

Pete Nichols
Executive Director, Humboldt Baykeeper

Jennifer Savage 
North Coast Coordinator, Ocean Conservancy