February 9, 2026

Statewide Plastics Monitoring Strategy and Planning Framework – Public Comment Period Through March 11, 2026

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 […]

Categories: Plastic Pollution, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality

February 4, 2026

Draft Blueprint for Building a West Coast Science Collaborative Now Available – Public Comment Period Through April 1, 2026

California is committed to carbon neutrality by 2045 as part of its broader efforts to address climate change. Meeting this ambitious clean energy goal requires a portfolio approach that includes offshore wind energy, with planning goals of 5 gigawatts by 2030 and 25 gigawatts […]

Categories: Offshore Wind, Other Public Meetings, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

January 29, 2026

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – January 2026

The January 2026 OPC newsletter is available!

Categories: 30x30, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Grant Projects, Habitats, Kelp, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Monthly Newsletter, OPC Meetings, Outreach and Education, Report Release, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems, Tribal Engagement, Water Quality

January 28, 2026

Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation Now Open – Letters of Intent due March 6, 2026

OPC is pleased to announce the release of a California Climate Investments solicitation: Monitoring, Research, and Modeling to Support Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Marine Harmful Algal Bloom Management in California. Projects should enhance scientific understanding of ocean acidification and hypoxia […]

Categories: Climate Change, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Harmful Algal Blooms, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality

January 28, 2026

King Tides in California: What We Saw, What They Mean, and How They Help Us Prepare for the Future

In early January 2026, communities along California’s coast and around San Francisco Bay experienced exceptionally high tides known as king tides. Some of these tides were among the highest seen in decades, leading to flooding in streets, parks, and public spaces. […]

Categories: Climate Change, Outreach and Education, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change

January 26, 2026

Press Release: West Coast Governors United Against Trump’s Disastrous Offshore Drilling Plan

Sacramento, January 23, 2026 – Governor Newsom, along with Governors Tina Kotek of Oregon and Bob Ferguson of Washington, submitted formal opposition to the Trump administration’s plan to open the California coast to new offshore oil and gas drilling. The […]

Categories: Comment Letter, Press Releases, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

January 20, 2026

Join the 30×30 Movement as an Ambassador – Application Deadline Extended to February 1, 2026

Do you want to get more involved with California’s ambitious conservation goals and help protect our state’s coast and ocean? The California Natural Resources Agency is inviting community leaders across the state to join the 30×30 movement and help accelerate the conservation […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity

January 20, 2026

Call for Tribal Representatives on the Marine Protected Area Statewide Leadership Team – Nominations extended through February 27, 2026

The Marine Protected Area Statewide Leadership Team (MSLT) is extending the deadline for submitting nominations for tribal representatives to serve on this important advisory body that supports the management of California’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) network. The new deadline is now February 27, […]

Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Tribal Engagement

January 12, 2026

Apply Now: SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program – Implementation Projects (Track 2) 

Letter of Intent due Friday, February 20, 2026  OPC is pleased to announce the release of the Sea Level Rise Implementation Project Solicitation (Track 2), a new funding opportunity within the SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Grant Program.   This competitive solicitation provides funding to support the implementation of nature-based sea level rise adaptation projects on the […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity

January 6, 2026

Harmful Algal Bloom Control Workshop – January 12, 2026 

Learn about the state of the science of harmful algal bloom (HAB) control technologies.  On January 12, 2026, the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), on behalf of OPC, will host a virtual public workshop to assess the state […]

Categories: Event, Harmful Algal Blooms, Water Quality