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Southern Otter Research and Recovery Act - S. 1748    (167KB)

This is the Senate version of the bill, introduced October 1, 2009.

CSUC/FSOCC Comment Letter on H.R. 556    (1.1MB)

Recommendations on improvements to the legislation sent to Congressman Nick Rahall, Chairman-Committee on Natural Resources, submitted July 8, 2009.

Southern Otter Research and Recovery Act - H.R. 556    (175KB)

This is the final version of the bill, as introduced June 23, 2009.

Southern Otter Research and Recovery Act - H.R. 556    (50KB)

This document includes concerns by certain Representatives about this pending legislation.

FSOCC Comment Letter    (1.0MB)

This is the full text of the comments on the draft White Abalone Recovery Plan, sent by the FSOCC to the National Marine Fisheries Service on December 13, 2006.

CSUC Comment Letter    (1.8MB)

This is the full text of the comments on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Regarding Translocation of Southern Sea Otters, sent by the California Sea Urchin Commission to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on March 6, 2006.

California Sea Otters - A Need for Ecosystem Management and Conflict Resolution    (23KB)

This is an FSOCC position paper that outlines the background and key issues involved in our engagement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on this important issue.

Key Concerns and FAQ    (22KB)

This is a press friendly document that provides a summary of key sea otter concerns and Frequently Asked Questions about the FSOCC.