Comment by Carlos Gaston on AV35

Due to the known impact of sedimentation on Acropora Corals, I would like to suggest: 1) Watersheds that affect significant Acropora populations, be identified 2) That all projects that generate runoff within the watersheds that affect areas populated by the species, be required a Environmental Impact Statement and sedimentation ponds and strict monitoring of runoff. 3) That the Tres Palmas Marine Preserve, which holds one of the healthiest Acropora populations in Puerto Rico be included in the maps, and that the watershed that impacts it, be specially regulated . That all projects that require fill within 50 meters of any creek, water runoff or coast within the watershed require a Corps Of Engineers permit with a National Marine Fisheries endorsement. That the NMF sponsor ocean dynamic studies in areas with significant species populations to better understand the recuisits for granting of permits in these areas.