We were greatly pleased to hear that Dave Jensen, president of Mendocino Audubon, has been named to the North Coast Regional Stakeholder Group for the Marine Life Protection Act. Jensen and his colleagues will be the ones tasked with designing the first draft of marine protected areas from the Oregon border to Point Arena. Having Jensen on the group ensures that the interests of birds will be heard in these critical negotiations among a wide range of interests, including recreation, fishing, tribes, port, conservation groups, educational and research interests, and government agencies. Audubon California will continue to be very much involved in the MLPA process for the North Coast, and is looking forward to working with Jensen and the rest of the group on this important project.