1. Presentation Outline: 1. Unique Importance of Site 2. Summary of Theory of Change 3. Conservation Threats & Solutions 4. Planning Phase Outline/Timeline 5. Research & Purpose of Research 6. Team/Stakeholders

2.  1 st “OFFICIALLY LEGISLATED” marine protected area  Located in one of the largest AREAS OF BIODIVERSITY SIGNIFICANCE(ABS) in the Chuuk Lagoon  Home to endangered species: HAWKSBILL TURTLE & NAPOLEON WRASSE  Home to 4 ENDEMIC BIRDS & 1 ENDEMIC BAT species  100% COMMUNITY BASED

4. Parem 2011 Socio- Economic Survey Local Fisherman with catch

5. Traditional Marker Signifying Reef Closure General Solutions  Better Site Governance & Management  Strengthen Site Enforcement  Community Needs to Support & Respect the MPA

6. Qualitative Research Ecological Monitoring Quantitative Research Oct. – Nov. Sept. – Oct. Barrier Removal Activities Dec. - April MPA Boundaries MPA Ordinance Draft Proposals Identify Trainers Finalize Management Plan MPA Management Committee 1.Training For Committee 2.Work-Plan For Committee

7. Parem Mayor Parem Dept. Mayor Parem Municipal Council Parem Municipal Officers Chuuk Women Council College of Micronesia Land Grant Reef Owners Chiefs Church Leaders Women’s Groups Youth Groups Fishers Dept. of Marine Resources Agriculture Department Chuuk EPA Dept. of Education Chuuk State Government Parem Community Parem Municipal Government Partner Organizations & Others

8. KINISOU!