PHASE IV - The Proposed Rule and Management Plan for Restoration Blueprint

In the fall of 2022, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary introduced a revised draft management plan and proposed rule. Together they make up Restoration Blueprint. The management plan is an outline of ways in which the sanctuary can achieve its mission through non-regulatory endeavors. The proposed rule is the recommendation of updated regulations. Below you will find materials supporting each of these.

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint: Revised Draft Management Plan

Revised Draft Management Plan
Snorkelers swim over shallow reef in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

FKNMS Restoration Blueprint: Updated Socioeconomic Supporting Documentation for the 2019 DEIS & 2022 Proposed Rule
satellite view of the florida keys with marine zones highlighted

Proposed Marine Zone Changes
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Magazine cover: a boat passing a lighthouse surrounded by water

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Magazine

Videos

Watch these videos to learn more about the purpose of different marine zones and proposed changes under the Restoration Blueprint for Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

birds looking for food on the beach

Wildlife Management Areas
two snorklers working on a buoy underwater

Sanctuary Preservation Areas
fish swimming around a coral reef

Habitat Expansion
fish swimming around a coral reef

Restoration & Conservation Areas

Thank You for Your Input

For 100 days from July to October, 2022, NOAA solicited feedback on the latest iteration of Restoration Blueprint, receiving more than 5,000 comments. These are now part of the public record and available for review.