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December 4, 2012

Government of Japan gifts NOAA $5 million to address tsunami marine debris

The Government of Japan announced on Friday, November 30th a gift of $5 million to the United States, through the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, to support efforts in response to marine debris washing ashore in […]

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November 16, 2012

November 29 OPC Meeting, Sacramento

  Meeting Agenda Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:00 am – noon Sierra Hearing Room – CalEPA Building 1001 I Street Sacramento, CA 95812-2815 John Laird, Secretary for Natural Resources, Council Chair Matt Rodriquez, Secretary for Environmental Protection John Chiang, State […]

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September 7, 2012

California Ocean Protection Act shortlisted for World Future Council’s Future Policy Award

The California Ocean Protection Act (COPA), which created the Ocean Protection Council and its guiding principles, has been shortlisted for the 2012 Future Policy Award, an international award from the World Future Council that celebrates effective and exemplary policies. The […]

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July 5, 2012

Scoping Outline of the Coastal and Ocean Chapter of the 2012 Climate Adaptation Strategy

  The California Natural Resources Agency, working through the Climate Action Team (CAT), is developing the 2012 Climate Adaptation Strategy. This resource will outline proactive steps to take now to protect public health and safety, infrastructure and the economy, and […]

Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change