Information Meetings on the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Draft Management Plan
NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting virtual meetings to share information on the draft management plan.
About
NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) are hosting four virtual meetings in June to provide community-focused opportunities for anyone interested in learning more about the draft management plan for the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument. NOAA Fisheries and U.S. FWS staff will be available to answer questions on the plan during these informational meetings. All four meetings will be held from 5:30 – 7 p.m. ChST. Participants can attend virtually or via phone.
NOAA Fisheries and U.S. FWS have extended the comment period for the draft management plan and corresponding environmental assessment for 60 calendar days, to close on July 26, 2021. Comments are being accepted online and by mail to: Superintendent, Marianas Trench Marine National Monument, P.O. Box 8134 MOU-3, Dededo, GU 96912.
Schedule
Meeting Information
You may join the Webex meetings using a web browser, the WebEx desktop app (app installation required), a mobile app (app installation required), or a phone call (audio only), as specified above. After you click on the link, you will be asked to register by providing your name and email, and indicate whether you would like to ask a question.
- WebEx meeting password: trench
- If you do not have internet access, you may join by phone: US Toll: (415) 527-5035
Wednesday, June 2, 5:30 p.m. ChST, Tinian
- WebEx Meeting
- Phone meeting access code: 199 773 3862
Thursday, June 3, 5:30 p.m. ChST, Rota
- WebEx Meeting
- Phone meeting access code: 199 284 6500
Tuesday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. ChST, Saipan
- WebEx Meeting
- Phone meeting access code: 199 320 4912
Thursday, June 10, 5:30 p.m. ChST, Guam
- WebEx Meeting
- Phone meeting access code: 199 558 2463
More Information
- NOAA Fisheries Marianas Trench Marine National Monument page
- Notice of Availability of the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Draft Management Plan and Environmental Assessment
If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in the public information meetings, please submit a request as soon as possible, and no later than May 26, by contacting Heidi Hirsh at heidi.hirsh@noaa.gov or (808) 725-5016.