This project will revise the legal instruments which gives the grantee management authority and legal authority to manage fishing operations in the SMMA. The project objectives are: (i) to review and re-draft the by-laws of the association which will strengthen the legislative mandate of the SMMA Inc. to sustainably manage the marine resources within the Soufriere water shed; (ii) to develop by-laws in accordance with the Fisheries Act to regulate the conduct of fishing operations; (iii) to develop and implement a monitoring System for Coral Reef Eco-systems; (iv) to implement a permanent water quality monitoring system as the basis for effective natural resource management in Soufriere; (v) to conduct an educational drive to bring awareness to the effect of poor water quality practices; and (vi) to design, fabricate and install billboards to sensitize the public of the impact of poor disposal practices.