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July 13, 2020

Request for Proposals: Two Communications Plans for California’s Marine Protected Area Management Program

The Ocean Protection Council is seeking proposals for two projects to develop (1) a communications plan for California’s Marine Protected Area Management Program and (2) a communications plan for California’s 2022 Marine Protected Area network management review. These communications plans […]

Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
July 1, 2020

Marine Protected Area (MPA) Outreach and Education Small Grants Program Award Announcements

In collaboration with Coastal Quest, OPC is pleased to announce funding awards to 10 organizations throughout the state of California for the MPA Outreach and Education Small Grants Program, totaling $745,135. This funding supports outreach and education projects to help […]

Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
June 30, 2020

Ocean Litter Strategy Webinar Recording Available

The Ocean Protection Council and the NOAA Marine Debris Program co-hosted a two-day webinar for the California Ocean Litter Prevention Strategy (Strategy) implementation process on June 24-25, 2020. We are pleased to announce that webinar recordings of the two plenary […]

Categories: Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality
June 26, 2020

DCTF Executive Committee Conference Call – July 6, 2020

DCTF Executive Committee Conference Call July 6, 2020 at 9:00 am Listen only/call-in: (669) 900 6833 | Meeting ID: 810 701 89386 Zoom access link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81070189386 Meeting Agenda Goal of the Executive Committee (EC) Conference Call: To provide updates on […]

Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
June 5, 2020

Dungeness Crab Task Force Meeting #10 – Wednesday, June 17, 2020 – Conference Call

The Dungeness Crab Task Force will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, by teleconference and online.

Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
May 26, 2020

Ocean Protection Council Virtual Public Meeting — June 19, 2020

The Ocean Protection Council hosted a virtual public meeting from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Friday, June 19, 2020. The agenda and instructions on how to participate remotely and provide written or oral public comment can viewed here. Meeting […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, OPC Meetings, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
April 1, 2020

DCTF Executive Committee Meeting – April 14, 2020

DCTF Executive Committee Conference Call Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:00pm Listen only/call-in: (669) 900 6833 | Meeting ID: 232 288 639 Zoom access link: https://zoom.us/j/232288639  Meeting Agenda Goal of the Executive Committee (EC) Conference Call: To provide updates on […]

Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
February 28, 2020

The Ocean Protection Council Approves A Bold Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Oceans

On February 26, the Ocean Protection Council approved its Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean for 2020-2025. The plan establishes an ambitious collective vision for protecting the intrinsic, cultural, ecological and economic benefits provided by California’s coast and […]

Categories: Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
February 20, 2020

Invitation to Bid: Communications Strategy for the 2022 decadal review of California’s Marine Protected Area network

The Ocean Protection Council is seeking bids for contract to develop a communication strategy

Categories: Marine Protected Areas, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
January 31, 2020

Ocean Protection Council Meeting — February 26, 2020, Sacramento

The Ocean Protection Council will host a public meeting from 1:30 to 4:30pm on February 26, 2020

Categories: Habitats, Kelp, Marine Habitats, OPC Meetings, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems