Coastal Habitat Protection Plan
(2010 Revision)

The 2010 revision to the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan was approved
by the four commissions: Marine Fisheries, Environmental Management, Wildlife Resources, and Coastal Resources.

Download the CHPP 2010 Full Report (large file with slow download)

Download the CHPP by Chapters

For the scientific information for each habitat type, such as distribution, ecological functions, related fishes, status and trends, threats, and management needs:

• Water Column
• Shell Bottom
• Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV)
• Wetlands
• Soft Bottom
• Hard Bottom
• Ecosystem Management and Strategic Habitat Areas
• Literature Cited
• Appendices

For policy issues:

• Title Page, Executive Summary, Table of Contents & Maps
• Introduction
• Management Recommendations
• Research Report
• Management Needs Report