Goal 7. To protect and improve submerged land habitat

STRATEGIC GOAL B Increased preservation of existing submerged land habitat	INTERMEDIATE GOALS: 1. Change public understanding of submerged land habitat value 2. Preserve areas identified as important habitat - MPA’s 3. Enforce regulations to protect benthic habitat, such as no wake zones
STRATEGIC GOAL MEASURES: · Increase in area of submerged lands designated impact restricted areas (easements and zoning)	INTERMEDIATE GOAL MEASURES: · Increase in percentage of reach showing improved understanding of submerged land habitat values (via survey) · Increase in percent of area identified as important designated as Marine Protected Areas (to 100%0

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