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News Release: California legislature calls for more marine protected areas

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News Release: California legislature calls for more marine protected areas

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s legislature highlighted the importance of protecting the state’s ocean habitats on Saturday when it passed ACR 210. The resolution directs state agencies to strengthen and expand protections for California’s network of marine protected areas (MPAs). This legislation, which was sponsored by Environment California, Azul, NRDC and Environmental Defense Center, aims to help California reach its goal of protecting 30% of state lands and waters by 2030.

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