What Agencies and
Organizations Have Jurisdiction and Authority in the Area, and How Will
These Groups Engage in MPA Processes?
Federal, state, local, and tribal government agencies may all have
different levels of jurisdiction and authority for providing services
or enforcing laws and regulations for any given MPA. Engaging these
agencies in the MPA planning and management processes can impact how
successful or unsuccessful an MPA will be.
When preparing to engage agencies and organizations in the MPA process, it could be helpful to
- Identify which agencies may affect or be affected by the MPA
- Understand the agency structure and identify key divisions and personnel
for interactions
- Understand the mandated roles for that agency, including the resources
and services it provides and the relevant laws and regulations it
enforces
- Seek to involve the appropriate agencies in relevant processes to
build collaborative relationships
How Can Knowing This Help Me?
Knowing the different agencies and jurisdictions in a surrounding area may help managers
- Identify information sources and potential partners
- Determine how best to address issues by involving multiple agencies and organizations
- Establish networks of communication and information exchange among different agencies and organizations that might help identify parameters of jurisdiction and authority for issues such as monitoring and enforcement
- Create forums for specific issues such as a hazards mitigation or
water quality
What Are Some Tools I Can Use?
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