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: Coastal Habitats, Habitats, 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, Outreach and Education, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality
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 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, June 28, 2024 for consideration at the September […]
Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change
By Conner Smith, California Sea Grant State Fellow The lead up to World Oceans Day on June 8, 2024 is often a time for big announcements in ocean stewardship. This year was no different. The Biden administration kicked off Oceans Week, […]
Categories: 30x30, Climate Change, Marine Protected Areas, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems, Tribal Engagement
Re-Cap Webinar: Thursday, September 19, 2024. Session 1: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Session 2: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Categories: 30x30, Marine Protected Areas, Other Public Meetings, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For media inquiries, please contact: Jenn Eckerle, OPC Executive Director:Jenn.Eckerle@resources.ca.gov Ocean Protection Council adopts updated guidance to help California prepare for and adapt to rising seas Called the “State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance: 2024 Science […]
Categories: Climate Change, Press Releases, Report Release, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change
The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is thrilled to announce the members of the inaugural Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJ Advisory Board) for California’s Coast and Ocean, who will help advise the State by providing valuable equity-focused insights and perspectives to […]
Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Strategic Goal 2: Equity
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Meeting documents are available.
Categories: 30x30, Coastal Habitats, Event, Habitats, Marine Habitats, Offshore Wind, OPC Meetings, Public Comment Opportunity, 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
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and CalRecycle staff recently joined over 2,500 delegates from 170 countries in Ottawa, Canada at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) that took place April 23-29 to develop a legally binding agreement […]
Categories: Outreach and Education, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality