The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. The agenda and meeting materials are available.
Categories: Coastal Habitats, Habitats, Marine Habitats, OPC Meetings, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity
California Dungeness Crab Task Force (DCTF) Executive Committee Conference Call Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Join Zoom Meeting Call-in option: +1 (669) 900-6833 | Meeting ID: 839 1502 9459 Meeting Agenda Goal of the Executive […]
Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
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
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
The June 4, 2024 Ocean Protection Council (OPC) meeting included investments and informational updates on all four of the Council’s strategic plan goals to address climate change, advance equity, conserve marine biodiversity, and support a sustainable blue economy. Key actions included adoption […]
Categories: 30x30, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Habitats, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Offshore Wind, 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, Tribal Engagement California Dungeness Crab Task Force (DCTF) Executive Committee Conference Call Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting Call-in option: +1 (669) 900-6833 | Meeting ID: 995 9533 5805 Meeting Agenda Goal of the Executive […]
Categories: Dungeness Crab Task Force, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems
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
OPC is thrilled to announce $1 million in awards to support Tribal Nature-Based Solutions projects on California’s coast. This investment comes as part of a larger commitment announced today by Governor Gavin Newsom to award up to $107.7 million for 32 projects that support […]
Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Grant Projects, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Tribal Engagement