A far-reaching state regulatory process appears to be attracting only selective attention from Vineyarders, despite the fact that the rules being developed have enormous implications for the entire Island. Signed into law about a year ago, the Oceans Act of 2008 launched a planning exercise that is chugging steadily toward the release of a draft management plan for state waters at the end of June.
The act governs uses of state waters, from 1,500 feet to three nautical miles offshore. It . . .

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