Sanctuary Advisory Council Recruitment
NOAA is seeking applications from members of the public to fill six alternate positions on the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary advisory council. The positions include an alternate for: Diving/Dive Clubs/Archaeology, Education (K-12), Education (higher education), Fishing, History/Heritage/Public Interpretation and Recreation. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2023.
Council members and alternates provide advice and recommendations to NOAA regarding sanctuary management and will act as liaisons to community and constituent groups.
For more information on the advisory council please contact jean.prevo@noaa.gov.
More information about sanctuary advisory councils is available on the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries website.
Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of maritime heritage resources.
Materials
- Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast NMS Sanctuary Advisory Council Charter
- Sanctuary Advisory Council Seat Descriptions
- Application Cover Letter
- Application Form
Submit applications by mail or fax to:
Russ Green
Superintendent, Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary
UW Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus
One University Drive
Sheboygan, WI 53081
Fax: 989-354-0144
Applications may also be submitted by email to russ.green@noaa.gov.
This is a standard application form for national marine sanctuary advisory councils across the National Marine Sanctuary System. Some questions may not apply to every site. Please answer those that you think are relevant to Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary.
The Importance of Diversity
Whether within a natural ecosystem or a human community, diversity creates strength and resilience. NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries values the remarkable diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experience found throughout sanctuary communities, and invites a wide range of individuals to seek membership on our sanctuary advisory councils. With a diverse membership, advisory councils can broaden access to understanding and participation in marine conservation and governance, foster innovation and creative problem solving, and can help advance the mission of the National Marine Sanctuary System.
"National marine sanctuaries are dedicated to the conservation, protection, and enhancement of America's marine and cultural legacy," said John Armor, director of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. "They are also places where people from diverse backgrounds can find common ground and discuss possible solutions to critical challenges facing the ocean. We welcome and value the wide range of perspectives and expertise that advisory council members bring to the national marine sanctuary system."