Lake Ontario NMS Advisory Council Seeks Members

OSWEGO COUNTY – The proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary is seeking alternate members on the advisory council. Vacant seats include Economic Development, Recreational Fishing, and Shoreline Property owners.

A Sanctuary Advisory Council is a community-based advisory group consisting of representatives from various user groups, government agencies and the public at large. The role of the council is to provide advice to the Sanctuary Superintendent on the designation and operation of a National Marine Sanctuary.

All 14 sites in the sanctuary system have an advisory council. The proposed Lake Ontario Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in September 2019.  Applicants accepted as advisory council members should expect to serve a 3-year term.

The advisory council consists of 30 primary and alternate members representing a variety of public interest groups. It also includes nine seats representing other federal and state government agencies.

Interested parties should submit written statements of particular interest, qualifications, and experience related to the proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary. Please go to the proposed Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary website for application materials and further information.

Sanctuary advisory council members must be at least 18 years of age. Completed applications are due to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) by August 28, 2020.

For further information, please contact Pam Orlando  or phone.

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