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July 27, 2021

OPC is hiring a Water Quality Program Manager

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (Water Quality Program Manager) to help advance strategic priorities related to improving coastal and marine water quality in California. The Environmental Scientist will also be responsible for grant and […]

Categories: Career Opportunities, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality
July 21, 2021

Prop 68 Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia Solicitation is Open!

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and California Sea Grant (CASG) are pleased to announce the release of a solicitation for letters of intent on monitoring, research, and synthesis projects that will enhance our understanding of ocean acidification and hypoxia on biological […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Ocean Acidification, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change
July 15, 2021

Guiding Principles for Sustainable Marine Aquaculture in California

OPC is proud to announce the public release of the “Guiding Principles for Sustainable Marine Aquaculture in California”. These Guiding Principles establish a framework for marine aquaculture development in California and were collaboratively developed by members of California’s Aquaculture Leadership […]

Categories: Aquaculture, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
May 27, 2021

Dungeness Crab Task Force Executive Committee Meeting – June 10, 2021

The Dungeness Crab Task Force Executive Committee will hold a conference call on June 10, 2021 at 10:00 am

Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
May 12, 2021

Announcement: Microplastics Risk Report and Trash Methods Playbook Available

The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is pleased to share the results of two OPC-funded projects. The first is a report providing guidance for addressing microplastic pollution in California’s waters and assessing the risk of microplastics, and the second is a […]

Categories: Marine Pollution, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality
April 21, 2021

Coastal Environmental Justice Solicitation FAQ is now available

OPC is pleased to announce that a 2-pager on frequently asked questions for the Coastal Environmental Justice funding opportunity is now available. For more information on the Coastal Environmental Justice Solicitation, please see the Prop 1 webpage. As a reminder, […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Strategic Goal 2: Equity
April 13, 2021

Coastal Environmental Justice Solicitation Office Hours on April 14

OPC staff will be available for virtual “office hours” using a webinar format to answer questions from prospective applicants and provide technical assistance. Office hours are scheduled for April 14, 2021 from 2:00-3:30 PM. The Office Hours webinar will be conducted as […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Strategic Goal 2: Equity
March 26, 2021

Now Available: Final Top Ten Recommendations to Address Plastic Pollution in California’s Coastal and Marine Ecosystem

The final Top Ten Recommendations to Address Plastic Pollution in California’s Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, which were amended and endorsed by the Ocean Protection Council its February 16, 2021 meeting, are now available here.

Categories: Marine Pollution, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
March 15, 2021

Coastal Environmental Justice Solicitation is Open!

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is pleased to announce the release of a solicitation for letters of intent on coastal projects that benefit communities entitled to environmental justice and improve water quality. Please see the solicitation for specific project […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Strategic Goal 2: Equity