Management Plan Revision for Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries

Periodic review of the sanctuary's management plan is required under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and ensures that management actions effectively address current and emerging issues and protect sanctuary resources. NOAA is developing a single, unified management plan for Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries, and has published a request for information to solicit public input on preliminary management priorities for the new plan. Public engagement is central to NOAA's community-based approach to managing national marine sanctuaries. The agency will provide multiple opportunities for the public to provide input throughout the management plan review process. The agency will accept public comments for 45 days.

Get Involved

What

A public comment period through August 24, 2026, to solicit input on the preliminary management priorities for the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries for the next decade. NOAA will accept oral comments at the Management Plan Review Community Meeting, which is part of the July 31 meeting of the sanctuaries' advisory councils.

When and Where

Written comments accepted July 10 to August 24 through the Federal Register Notice (docket number NOAA-NOS-2025-0023).

Comments also accepted by mail at:

Management Plan Review Community Meeting July 31, 2026 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) This is part of the Sanctuary Advisory Councils meeting and public comment for the management plan review will be 11:30 a.m- 1:00 p.m.

Meeting Agenda

The meeting will be held at 1199 E Beach, San Francisco, CA 94129. It will also be accessible virtually via the joining information below:

Video call link: meet.goto.com/470159429
Or dial: (US) +1 224-501-3412; Access Code: 470-159-429

Management Plan Review Process

Reports and Documents

• Management Plan Fact sheet
• Sanctuary Snapshot
• Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Condition Report
• Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary Condition Report
• Request for Public Information
• Map of management area for the management plan
• Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, contact Brian Johnson or (415) 530-5353