Forum Report: The Role of the Regional Fishery Management Councils in Multi-Sector Spatial Planning: Exploring Existing Tools and Future Opportunities

This report was prepared for the 2011 West Coast Forum on coastal and marine spatial planning. The first part explores the originals and drivers of CMSP, and the potential role that the regional councils might play in a CMSP framework. The second part explores opportunities for Councils to utilize existing authorities and mechanisms to coordinate with other ocean users.