NOAA Marine Sanctuary Meeting March 13

The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to designate an area of Lake Michigan adjacent to Manitowoc, Sheboygan and Ozaukee counties as a marine sanctuary to protect historic shipwrecks and boost tourism. Kewaunee County is requesting that its offshore area be included in a NOAA preferred plan. A meeting has been held to discuss Kewaunee County’s inclusion at 6:30 pm on Monday, March 13, at Knudson Hall, 620 Lake Street, Algoma To view the “National Marine Sanctuary” webpage created by Kewaunee County, visit: co.kewaunee.wi.gov/section.asp?linkid=2425&locid=192. To read more information provided by NOAA, visit: sanctuaries.noaa.gov/wisconsin. To read the Pulse story on the initiative to include Kewaunee County, visit doorcountypulse.com/kewaunee-county-wants-considered-marine-sanctuary-designation/.