North-west Marine Bioregional Plan submissions close 28 November

Submissions to the draft North-west Marine Bioregional Plan and proposed marine reserves network close 28 November.

The draft Marine Bioregional Plan and marine reserves network proposal for the North-west marine region were launched by the Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Tony Burke, on  23 August 2011.

Copies of these documents and other supporting materials are available at www.environment.gov.au/coasts/mbp/north-west/index.html

 Everyone with an interest in this process is encouraged to make a formal submission to the department before the conclusion of the 90 day consultation period on 28 November 2011.  Submissions can be made online at http://www.environment.gov.au/coasts/mbp/north-west/consultation/index.html#submissions

If you would like to contact the team with responsibility for the North-west marine bioregional planning process, please email: Northwest.MarinePlan@environment.gov.au