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February 10, 2025

From Ashes to Action: Wildfire Impacts on California’s Coast and Ocean Health

The Southern California wildfires have deeply affected individuals and entire communities, with many experiencing devastating losses – loss of life, loved ones, homes, and livelihoods – leaving a profound and lasting impact. The wildfires will continue to have far-reaching effects […]

Categories: Coastal Habitats, Habitats, Marine Habitats, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy, Water Quality
January 21, 2025

Safeguarding California’s Coast and Ocean: 2024 Year in Review

In 2024, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) celebrated its 20th anniversary and continued its mission to ensure a healthy, resilient, and productive coast and ocean for the benefit of current and future generations. Guided by the Strategic Plan to […]

Categories: Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
January 17, 2025

Job Announcement: 2025 OPC Summer Internship Program – Apply by February 7, 2025

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring up to four Student Assistants for its 2025 Summer Internship Program. The purpose of the Summer Internship Program is to provide undergraduate college students with an opportunity to gain hands-on-experience with a […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
January 13, 2025

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – March 3, 2025 – Teleconference and Public Forum

The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025. The agenda, meeting materials, summary, and recording are available.

Categories: Climate Change, Event, Marine Protected Areas, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, OPC Meetings, 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, Water Quality
December 13, 2024

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – December 2024

The December 2024 OPC newsletter is available! This month’s edition features the summary and recording of the December Council Meeting, the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan public listening sessions, job announcements, and funding opportunities.

Categories: Coastal Habitats, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Habitats, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Monthly Newsletter, 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
December 12, 2024

Rising to the Challenge: Coastal Resilience in the Face of Sea Level Rise

As winter approaches, California prepares for storms and higher tides, a reminder of the ocean’s immense power and need for action along the coast. This December, King Tides (December 13-15, 2024) will provide a glimpse into the future – a […]

Categories: Equity and Environmental Justice, Outreach and Education, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity
December 12, 2024

OPC is Hiring an Administration and Finance Analyst – Apply by January 2, 2025

OPC is hiring an Associate Governmental Program Analyst to provide critical support for grant administration, accounting, and other administrative duties, as needed, to support projects that advance ocean and coastal health. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, high-level proficiency with […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
December 11, 2024

Public Listening Sessions: 2026-2030 OPC Strategic Plan

In-person listening sessions will be held in January and February across the state in to inform the draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Please register for the listening session(s) you plan to attend. 

Categories: Event, Other Public Meetings, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy