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June 16, 2010
Physical Processes and Habitat Structure
At the foundation of California’s coastal and ocean environment is a unique landscape of physical structures including sandy and rocky beaches, coastal rivers, and wetlands. These features define our shoreline, sediment supply, and compromise a complex habitat structure that is […]
Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change
June 16, 2010
Education and Outreach
With a coastline over 1,100 miles long, the Pacific Ocean is one of the most dominant features of California’s geography. Approximately 3/4 of California’s residents live in a county adjacent to the ocean and the recreation and economic activities that […]
Categories: Uncategorized
June 16, 2010
Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems
Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems Life in the oceans goes on mostly unseen. But just because we can’t see what goes on “down there” doesn’t mean it’s not critically important to our daily lives. California’s ocean and coastal ecosystems support a […]
Categories: Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
June 16, 2010
Ocean and coastal water quality
Beachgoers and wildlife need the same thing – clean ocean water. A relaxing day enjoying California’s waters can easily be undone by beach closures or widespread harmful algal blooms. With California’s coastal and ocean waters extending from the top of […]
Categories: Water Quality
June 16, 2010
Governance
Governance California has an enormous environmental and economic stake in how we care for our ocean. It is responsible for the air we breathe, the water we drink, the seafood we eat, and for unparalleled recreational experiences. Our ocean economy […]
Categories: Uncategorized
June 10, 2010
OPC Meeting – June 24-25, 2010
Meeting Agenda June 24-25, 2010 Santa Barbara County Executive Office, Room 406 105 E. Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Lester Snow, Secretary for Natural Resources, Council Chair Linda Adams, Secretary for Environmental Protection John Chiang, State Controller, Chair of the […]
Categories: OPC Meetings
June 3, 2010
Request for Public Input on OPC 2010 Evaluation
Dear California Ocean and Coastal Community, During its first five years, the OPC has made significant contributions to improve ocean and coastal management. As the OPC begins preparing to develop its next strategic plan, the OPC is taking […]
Categories: Uncategorized