SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for its first-ever advisory council. The council provides NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries with advice and recommendations on the management of the sanctuary. Council members also act as liaisons to their communities, building a strong connection between the sanctuary and stakeholders.
Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council is composed of 15 voting members who represent a variety of community interests. The sanctuary is currently seeking applicants for the following 13 voting seats and one non-voting seat for terms of two to three years:
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Indigenous Cultural Knowledge (2 members, 2 alternates)
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Public-at-Large, San Luis Obispo County (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Public-at-Large, Santa Barbara County (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Conservation (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Education (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Research (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Tourism and Recreation (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Ports, Harbors, and Maritime Transportation (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Offshore Energy and Telecommunications (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Commercial Fishing (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Recreational Fishing (1 member, 1 alternate)
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Student Leadership (Non-Voting – 1 member, 1 alternate)
Applicants do not necessarily need prior first-hand experience within the sanctuary, but they should be very familiar with their constituents’ regional interests and how they relate to, or benefit, the management of Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. Anyone with the desire and ability to effectively represent their respective community’s interest in the management of the sanctuary is encouraged to apply, regardless of the applicant’s geographic location within the region.
The application deadline is March 7, 2025. Applications not received or postmarked by March 7, 2025 will not be considered. For more information, including seat descriptions and a copy of the application, please visit Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council recruitment webpage at https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-heritage/advisory/
To learn more about Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary visit: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/chumash-heritage/