NOAA considers two areas for marine sanctuaries

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First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

Today at the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new marine areas have been identified by NOAA for possible designation as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA is now seeking comment on the proposals.

In Wisconsin, an 875-square mile area of Lake Michigan, with waters extending from Port Washington to Two Rivers received tremendous support from the community, and was identified for possible designation. The nominated area contains a collection of 39 known shipwrecks, 15 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

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[TheOldSchool]

Conservation is a good thing

 

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Conservation is a good thing

To MOST, it is.

 

[ScienceRocks]

Glad to see that we are trying to care for this planet and other life forms.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

Today at the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new marine areas have been identified by NOAA for possible designation as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA is now seeking comment on the proposals.

In Wisconsin, an 875-square mile area of Lake Michigan, with waters extending from Port Washington to Two Rivers received tremendous support from the community, and was identified for possible designation. The nominated area contains a collection of 39 known shipwrecks, 15 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

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How about instead everything from the shore to as far as you can see from the shore in the gulf of mexico? Wanna drill for oil fine, but do it over the horizon. And the other, off both coasts of Florida, shore to horizon a marine sanctuary. Or better yet, just make all 'us territorial waters' out the 120 miles or whatever a marine sanctuary.

 

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A Democrat President's Executive Agencies actually "do stuff" for the long-term betterment of this great nation

 

[flacaltenn]

First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

Today at the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new marine areas have been identified by NOAA for possible designation as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA is now seeking comment on the proposals.

In Wisconsin, an 875-square mile area of Lake Michigan, with waters extending from Port Washington to Two Rivers received tremendous support from the community, and was identified for possible designation. The nominated area contains a collection of 39 known shipwrecks, 15 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

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What "enviro" motive is there to designate a marine sanctuary with the only reason given is that "it contains shipwrecks"?? Will a sanctuary designation keep those shipwrecks from rotting? Aren't there actual actual spaces of coast and water that contain ecosystems that would benefit MORE from protection?

Something's afoot here. This doesn't pass the smell test.

 

[ScienceRocks]

Seeing what businesses did to the environment in china or india. Well, let's just say that I am glad that the government regulates them.

 

[flacaltenn]

Seeing what businesses did to the environment in china or india. Well, let's just say that I am glad that the government regulates them.

In China --- the GOVERNMENT largely operates and funds the businesses. What a silly comparison.. The GOVT in China is the one building out coal plants every week and directly overseeing the location of pollution creating businesses.

 

[Dot Com]

First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

Today at the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new marine areas have been identified by NOAA for possible designation as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA is now seeking comment on the proposals.

In Wisconsin, an 875-square mile area of Lake Michigan, with waters extending from Port Washington to Two Rivers received tremendous support from the community, and was identified for possible designation. The nominated area contains a collection of 39 known shipwrecks, 15 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

no denier trolling please mkay? Thanks
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What "enviro" motive is there to designate a marine sanctuary with the only reason given is that "it contains shipwrecks"?? Will a sanctuary designation keep those shipwrecks from rotting? Aren't there actual actual spaces of coast and water that contain ecosystems that would benefit MORE from protection?

Something's afoot here. This doesn't pass the smell test.

google is your friend: United States National Marine Sanctuary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Old Rocks]

Any human entity, whether private business or government that operates unregulated will ignore the harm it does in achieving its objectives. Hanford, and the superfund sites created by private businesses are plentiful proof of that. If we the citizens do not fight for a clean and livable environment, neither the government nor business will give a damn about our health or well being.

We have elections, and can kick the bastards out of government. We have no such influence over businesses. Therefore, our only defense against businesses is regulations by the government. That is why Citizens United is such a horrible ruling.

 

[flacaltenn]

First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

Today at the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new marine areas have been identified by NOAA for possible designation as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA is now seeking comment on the proposals.

In Wisconsin, an 875-square mile area of Lake Michigan, with waters extending from Port Washington to Two Rivers received tremendous support from the community, and was identified for possible designation. The nominated area contains a collection of 39 known shipwrecks, 15 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

no denier trolling please mkay? Thanks
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What "enviro" motive is there to designate a marine sanctuary with the only reason given is that "it contains shipwrecks"?? Will a sanctuary designation keep those shipwrecks from rotting? Aren't there actual actual spaces of coast and water that contain ecosystems that would benefit MORE from protection?

Something's afoot here. This doesn't pass the smell test.

google is your friend: United States National Marine Sanctuary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doesn't answer the question.. WHY are they touting the shipwrecks in these areas as the PRIMARY motivation for the designation. Why not choose areas with sensitive and stressed eco-systems? Areas that are fundamental to migrating species of ocean life? Shipwrecks?

Don't you sense that there's MORE to this story? Or don't you actually read and think about these things??

 

[flacaltenn]

Any human entity, whether private business or government that operates unregulated will ignore the harm it does in achieving its objectives. Hanford, and the superfund sites created by private businesses are plentiful proof of that. If we the citizens do not fight for a clean and livable environment, neither the government nor business will give a damn about our health or well being.

We have elections, and can kick the bastards out of government. We have no such influence over businesses. Therefore, our only defense against businesses is regulations by the government. That is why Citizens United is such a horrible ruling.

HANFORD? That's a CORPORATE ISSUE? You're nutz.. That's a government nuclear weapons site. Tell me that Biblical scale disaster was not created with the tacit approval of the US Govt..

 

[Dot Com]

First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

Today at the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new marine areas have been identified by NOAA for possible designation as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA is now seeking comment on the proposals.

In Wisconsin, an 875-square mile area of Lake Michigan, with waters extending from Port Washington to Two Rivers received tremendous support from the community, and was identified for possible designation. The nominated area contains a collection of 39 known shipwrecks, 15 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

no denier trolling please mkay? Thanks
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What "enviro" motive is there to designate a marine sanctuary with the only reason given is that "it contains shipwrecks"?? Will a sanctuary designation keep those shipwrecks from rotting? Aren't there actual actual spaces of coast and water that contain ecosystems that would benefit MORE from protection?

Something's afoot here. This doesn't pass the smell test.

google is your friend: United States National Marine Sanctuary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doesn't answer the question.. WHY are they touting the shipwrecks in these areas as the PRIMARY motivation for the designation. Why not choose areas with sensitive and stressed eco-systems? Areas that are fundamental to migrating species of ocean life? Shipwrecks?

Don't you that there's MORE to this story? Or don't you actually read and think about these things??

no I don't "sense" that theres more to this story. Did you read my source and the accompanying definition of a nat'l marine sanctuary?

It appears that you want to believe that there is some nefarious underlying reason thereby reinforcing your existing conspiracy-like, anti-stewardship, mindset.

 

[flacaltenn]

First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries

Today at the 2015 Our Ocean Conference in Valparaiso, Chile, President Barack Obama announced that, for the first time since 2000, two new marine areas have been identified by NOAA for possible designation as national marine sanctuaries. NOAA is now seeking comment on the proposals.

In Wisconsin, an 875-square mile area of Lake Michigan, with waters extending from Port Washington to Two Rivers received tremendous support from the community, and was identified for possible designation. The nominated area contains a collection of 39 known shipwrecks, 15 of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

no denier trolling please mkay? Thanks
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What "enviro" motive is there to designate a marine sanctuary with the only reason given is that "it contains shipwrecks"?? Will a sanctuary designation keep those shipwrecks from rotting? Aren't there actual actual spaces of coast and water that contain ecosystems that would benefit MORE from protection?

Something's afoot here. This doesn't pass the smell test.

google is your friend: United States National Marine Sanctuary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doesn't answer the question.. WHY are they touting the shipwrecks in these areas as the PRIMARY motivation for the designation. Why not choose areas with sensitive and stressed eco-systems? Areas that are fundamental to migrating species of ocean life? Shipwrecks?

Don't you that there's MORE to this story? Or don't you actually read and think about these things??

no I don't "sense" that theres more to this story. Did you read my source and the accompanying definition of a nat'l marine sanctuary?

It appears that you want to believe that there is some nefarious underlying reason thereby reinforcing your existing conspiracy-like, anti-stewardship, mindset.

So -- there is really NO VALID ECOLOGICAL reason for designating those areas other that shipwrecks?
Can't we reserve this designation for more strategically important eco-issues??

You celebrating this Obamanation because you love shipwrecks i guess. But don't tell us it's a REAL enviro priority unless you can find a REAL motivation for doing it..

 

[Old Rocks]

Any human entity, whether private business or government that operates unregulated will ignore the harm it does in achieving its objectives. Hanford, and the superfund sites created by private businesses are plentiful proof of that. If we the citizens do not fight for a clean and livable environment, neither the government nor business will give a damn about our health or well being.

We have elections, and can kick the bastards out of government. We have no such influence over businesses. Therefore, our only defense against businesses is regulations by the government. That is why Citizens United is such a horrible ruling.

HANFORD? That's a CORPORATE ISSUE? You're nutz.. That's a government nuclear weapons site. Tell me that Biblical scale disaster was not created with the tacit approval of the US Govt..

Reread what I wrote. It definately implied that Hanford was a government created problem, just as many superfund sites are private business created problems. Take your silly anti-government blinders off and see that what we are dealing with is a human problem of ignoring problems we create in achieving our goals, whether the entities are private or governmental.

 

[Dot Com]

First time since 2000

Areas in Wisconsin and Maryland identified as possible national marine sanctuaries
Thank you NOAA and Mr. President

no denier trolling please mkay? Thanks
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What "enviro" motive is there to designate a marine sanctuary with the only reason given is that "it contains shipwrecks"?? Will a sanctuary designation keep those shipwrecks from rotting? Aren't there actual actual spaces of coast and water that contain ecosystems that would benefit MORE from protection?

Something's afoot here. This doesn't pass the smell test.

google is your friend: United States National Marine Sanctuary - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doesn't answer the question.. WHY are they touting the shipwrecks in these areas as the PRIMARY motivation for the designation. Why not choose areas with sensitive and stressed eco-systems? Areas that are fundamental to migrating species of ocean life? Shipwrecks?

Don't you that there's MORE to this story? Or don't you actually read and think about these things??

no I don't "sense" that theres more to this story. Did you read my source and the accompanying definition of a nat'l marine sanctuary?

It appears that you want to believe that there is some nefarious underlying reason thereby reinforcing your existing conspiracy-like, anti-stewardship, mindset.

So -- there is really NO VALID ECOLOGICAL reason for designating those areas other that shipwrecks?
Can't we reserve this designation for more strategically important eco-issues??

You celebrating this Obamanation because you love shipwrecks i guess. But don't tell us it's a REAL enviro priority unless you can find a REAL motivation for doing it..

are you asking a question? For the SECOND TIME- read my OP & sources!!!

 

[flacaltenn]

Any human entity, whether private business or government that operates unregulated will ignore the harm it does in achieving its objectives. Hanford, and the superfund sites created by private businesses are plentiful proof of that. If we the citizens do not fight for a clean and livable environment, neither the government nor business will give a damn about our health or well being.

We have elections, and can kick the bastards out of government. We have no such influence over businesses. Therefore, our only defense against businesses is regulations by the government. That is why Citizens United is such a horrible ruling.

HANFORD? That's a CORPORATE ISSUE? You're nutz.. That's a government nuclear weapons site. Tell me that Biblical scale disaster was not created with the tacit approval of the US Govt..

Reread what I wrote. It definately implied that Hanford was a government created problem, just as many superfund sites are private business created problems. Take your silly anti-government blinders off and see that what we are dealing with is a human problem of ignoring problems we create in achieving our goals, whether the entities are private or governmental.

OK -- on the count of three --- we both take the blinders off..

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Two
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From the FIRST sentence in my link [which i have mentioned 2-3 times ] (you're welcome)

A U.S. National Marine Sanctuary is a federally designated area within United States waters that protects areas of the marine environment with special conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, cultural, archeological, scientific, educational, or aesthetic qualities.

 

[flacaltenn]

Fine then -- but don't trumpet these showboat declarations as an ecological godsend if all they are is "historical" or "archaeological"... Simple -- we agree -- done deal.. I'll buy.. .