Latest News
Dive into what’s new at OPC and stay informed on California coast and ocean news!
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SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program Updates & Upcoming Deadlines – October 4 & December 20, 2024
Updated Application Materials Now Available OPC has made important updates to the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program application materials. These updates aim to provide clearer guidance and better support for applicants, including changes […]
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OPC is Hiring a Water Quality Program Manager – Apply by October 18, 2024
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (Water Quality Program Manager) to help advance strategic priorities and inform policies related to improving coastal and marine water quality in California. The Environmental Scientist will lead OPC’s efforts […]
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OPC is Hiring an Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist – Apply by October 11, 2024
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist to lead and foster tribal affairs and coastal community engagement related to offshore wind development in California. The Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and […]
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OPC is Hiring a Coastal Resilience Program Manager – Apply by October 9, 2024
Are you interested in helping lead science-based policy related to coastal resilience and offshore wind? OPC is hiring an Environmental Scientist to advance strategic priorities related to coastal resilience and offshore wind development in California. The Environmental Scientist will work […]
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OPC is Hiring a Senior Offshore Wind Program Manager – Apply by October 9, 2024
OPC is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to advance strategic priorities related to offshore wind development in California. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will work in OPC’s Climate Change Program and will lead OPC’s coordination efforts across state, federal, […]
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Updates from the September 10, 2024 Council Meeting
The September 10, 2024 Ocean Protection Council (OPC) meeting initiated discussion on the Council’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan process with discussion on Council and public priorities, building from the current 2020-2025 Strategic Plan with a goal of finalizing the plan by December 2025. […]
Our Strategic Priorities
Our work is guided by the Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean: 2020-2025, with a focus on four strategic goals. Click on a goal below to learn more about the partnerships and projects shifting that vision into a reality.
Climate Change
Safeguard Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Communities in the Face of Climate Change
Equity
Advance Equity Across Ocean and Coastal Policies and Actions
Biodiversity
Enhance Coastal and Marine Biodiversity
Blue Economy
Support Ocean Health through a Sustainable Blue Economy
Annual Coast and Ocean Report
We are committed to reporting annually on implementation of our strategic priorities and providing an overview of critical issues impacting California’s coast and ocean. Read our 2023 Annual State of the Coast and Ocean Report for a retrospective of activities and accomplishments, plus indicators that provide a snapshot of ocean health in California.