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Sonoma County Abalone Network is a non-profit public service Corporation (501-c-3), dedicated to the protection of the North Coastal Marine Environment and the wise management of the abalone resource. The main purpose is that of public education and raising awareness to the abalone resource and the damage that illegal activities (poaching) is causing. SCAN is a volunteer partner with the Department of Fish & Game and assists the Department in roadside checkpoints and abalone "creel surveys." During the prosecution of offenders, SCAN provides public support to the prosecution process. SCAN is governed by a Board of Directors and welcomes members at large (see Membership).
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