jennifer hennessey marine spatial planning in washington state
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Marine Spatial Planningin Washington State
Jennifer HennesseyWashington State
Department of Ecology
Washington has two coasts!
Coast #1
Coast #2
Dryness
Pacific Coast vs. Puget Sound
Renewable Energy: A Planning Driver
AquaBuoy Finaveraproject: Makah Bay
Timeline: recent MSP activities
State Law
Directs state agencies to:1. Compile and incorporate spatial data into
current plans. 2. Develop guidance on the operation and
siting of renewable energy facilities. 3. Conduct comprehensive marine spatial
planning for all of Washington’s waters.Amendments to law in April 2012.
Core principles: content and process
Photo: Katie Lassiter
Photo: Katie Lassiter
Report to legislature (Jan. 2011)
General recommendations for how the state should proceed with MSP, including:
• Renewable energy as key driver• Separate plans for large regions: Pacific Coast, Puget Sound, Columbia River
• Goals and objectives• Data standards, tools & management
More complexity:Federal and Tribal Governments
Source: NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
MSP Coordination
Advisory Body
Tribes Ocean
Sovereigns Council
State Ocean Caucus(State
agencies)
Federal and Local
Governments
Science Forum
GeneralPublic
Timeline: Next Steps
Opportunities
• Initial funding • Some capacity• High interest and engagement• Existing and new governance structures• Political will ‐‐ legal mandate• Time ‐‐ no pending developers or projects• Strategy underway
Challenges
• No stable funding and limited capacity• Communication• Managing expectations• Establishing a common understanding of law, outcomes and process (Why? How?)
• Large area(s)• Time ‐ Less urgent driver(s)• Timing – Demonstrate success
