Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2024
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Summary
This bill reauthorizes the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Act, which establishes a commission to protect and restore marine waters, habitats, and species in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound region of Washington State. The commission comprises representatives from seven county marine resources committees, tribal governments, the state, and federal agencies, and is tasked with developing science-based restoration recommendations, monitoring ecosystem health, and coordinating with federal, state, local, and tribal governments. The bill updates the commission's membership structure, clarifies its duties to include tribal consultation and partnership, and authorizes it to work with nonprofit entities on marine conservation projects.
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