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Ocean Protection Council Meeting – June 16, 2026 – Teleconference and Public Forum
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The agenda is available. Meeting materials will be available starting June 5.
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OPC is Hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist to help lead its Marine Protected Area (MPA) Program. The OPC is a state entity that works to: (1) coordinate activities among ocean-related state agencies to improve the effectiveness of state efforts to protect ocean resources; 2) establish…
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OPC is Hiring Two Environmental Scientists
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring two Environmental Scientists to support its programmatic priorities. The OPC is a state entity that works to: (1) coordinate activities among ocean-related state agencies to improve the effectiveness of state efforts to protect ocean resources; 2) establish policies to coordinate the collection…
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DCTF Executive Committee Meeting – August 29, 2018
The Dungeness Crab Task Force Executive Committee will hold a public conference call on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 12:30 pm to provide updates on topics directly impacting the Dungeness crab fishery, begin brainstorming on high priority topics as outlined in the DCTF’s 2018-19 work plan, and identify priority topics…
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Once-Through Cooling Interim Mitigation Program Award Guidelines are Available for Public Comment
The public comment period is open from Monday, August 13 through Friday, September 14, 2018. Click here to download the draft Award Guidelines. Two informational webinars will be held for OPC staff to share an overview of the Award Guidelines and provide an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and…
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Letter From Secretary Laird Regarding Pending Federal Legislation Pertaining to Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Development
On July 24th, Secretary Laird wrote The Honorable Paul Ryan and The Honorable Nancy Pelosi to express concern regarding two pieces of pending federal legislation that would make broad changes to long established federal laws protecting the marine environment from the effects of oil and gas exploration and development. Read…
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California Ocean Acidification Action Plan is Available for Public Comment
Please download the draft here. The public comment period is open from Wednesday, August 1 through Friday, August 31, 2018. All comments should be submitted by email to: COPCpublic@resources.ca.gov. Questions can be directed to Ocean Protection Council Climate Change Policy Advisor, Jenn Phillips at: Jennifer.Phillips@resources.ca.gov You can find more information on…
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