Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released the final Environmental Impact Statement for the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on California’s Central Coast. This is a huge milestone and critical step in the final designation of […]
Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Press Releases, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
What’s Happening Ocean Protection Council Meeting – September 10, 2024 – Teleconference and Public Forum The next Council meeting is on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters Auditorium (715 P […]
Categories: Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Leadership and Staff Updates, OPC Meetings, Other Public Meetings, Outreach and Education, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
California Biodiversity Day is coming up on Saturday, September 7, 2024, offering a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and protect the incredible amount of life that thrives along the California coastline. Established in 2018 as part of California’s first Biodiversity Initiative, […]
Categories: 30x30, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
Have a stunning shot of California’s coast or ocean? We want to showcase your work in the Photo of the Month feature of our new monthly newsletter! Whether it’s a serene shoreline, vibrant marine life, or a captivating coastal sunset, […]
Categories: Outreach and Education
The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) Track 1 proposals are accepted on a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive basis. The next submission deadline is Friday, October 4, 2024 for consideration at the December […]
Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Sea-Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The agenda and meeting materials are available.
Categories: OPC Meetings, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
The Blue Carbon Ecosystem Data and Model Assessment Report is now available. This report is a helpful resource for anyone working on developing models or inventories for blue carbon ecosystems, and it guides investment decisions in these vital areas. This […]
Categories: Report Release, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change
Plastic pollution is a serious threat to our coast and oceans, but it’s a challenge we can overcome with collective action and dedicated efforts. This #PlasticFreeJuly, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) invites you to join us in our mission […]
Categories: Event, Marine Pollution, Outreach and Education, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is pleased to announce the draft Revised 2024 Proposition 68 Grant Guidelines for public review and comment. These revised guidelines are intended to reflect OPC’s commitment to increase equitable access to OPC funds by […]
Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Public Comment Opportunity
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. The agenda and registration link is anticipated to be available on this page on November […]
Categories: OPC Meetings