August 27, 2025

Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting

September 10, 2025

9 a.m.–2 p.m.

A public meeting of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary's Advisory Council will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. This will be a hybrid meeting, held in person with a webinar option. 

Meeting Location: FGBNMS Ballroom, 4700 Avenue U, Building 216, Galveston, TX 77551

OR Register for webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7734976784228494167

Audio Only: Call (631) 992-3221 and use Audio Access Code: 142-340-727

The agenda includes updates from the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, and council member constituent reports. There will also be sessions on sanctuary partnerships and furthering stakeholder engagement. 

The public comment period is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. If you want to make a public comment, you may sign up at the meeting venue or submit a request through the question/chat box of the online webinar. Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per person.

Comments submitted through this meeting will be considered part of the administrative record for FGBNMS Advisory Council meetings.

For more information, contact Taylor.Galaviz@noaa.gov

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