On behalf of OPC, San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) has developed a draft Statewide Plastics Monitoring Strategy and Planning Framework to provide a science-based, collaborative roadmap to monitor both macroplastics and microplastics across the state’s freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems. This document will support the development of a comprehensive, long-term monitoring program to understand, track, and guide actions to address plastic pollution in California’s aquatic environments.  It reflects input from state and local agencies, scientific experts, community organizations, and the public at large. It is intended to evolve as new knowledge, tools, and partnerships emerge.

OPC and SFEI are seeking public feedback on the draft Statewide Plastics Monitoring Strategy and Planning Framework. Please share comments by using the form (hosted by SFEI) below by Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Webinar

OPC and SFEI will host a webinar on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to provide an overview of the Strategy and solicit verbal public comment. A recording will be available after the webinar.

More Information

Please visit the project website for more details on the Strategy. All questions should be directed to plastics@sfei.org with the subject line “Statewide Plastics Monitoring Strategy”