The Albion Nation And It's Harbor: Still Alive And Well

Albion is centrally located in the 60 miles of coastline between Point Arena and Fort Bragg harbors. Businesses such as those located in the Albion Harbor and Fishing Village are similar to many small businesses along the coast that are host to many different user groups.

AHRA's purpose was born out of a need for representation in the Marine Life Protection Act Initiative. We feel that it is important to inform Mendocino County businesses and residents i.e., ocean user groups that will be impacted by the MLPA-Initiative process.

AHRA's intent is to cooperate with all parties involved in the MLPA process to the best of our ability. Our main focus will be to communicate to the MLPA process, local concerns regarding the socio-economic and environmental impacts to all communities influenced by the placement of Marine Protected Areas.

A Sampling Coastal Ocean User Groups Affected:

Commercial and Sport fishers, fish processing employment, dock jobs, boat building, boat repairs, dry dock haulout, fuel docks, fishing tackle stores, charter boats, divers, abalone divers, cultural uses of Tribal Indigenous Peoples, kayakers, wedding parties, car clubs, Statewide school events, Inns and B&B's, food and hardware stores, restaurants, conventions, the fishing village tourism industry, the arts, bicycle clubs, homeowners, visitors, whale watchers, equestrians, college programs, subsistence food gatherers, environmental study programs, and many more.

Watch For Whales!

The AHRA staff