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 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

December 10, 2024

Updates from the December 9, 2024 Council Meeting

The December meeting advanced initiatives across three of OPC’s Strategic Plan goals to address climate change, advance equity, and conserve biodiversity. Key actions included funding for sea level rise adaptation planning, advancing 30×30 (protecting 30% of California’s coastal waters by 2030), and investments to support resilience of kelp forests.

Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Habitats, Kelp, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, OPC Meetings, Sea-Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems, Tribal Engagement

November 25, 2024

Seeking Public Input: 2026-2030 OPC Strategic Plan

Please share your priorities to inform this draft Strategic Plan using the form below by 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2021.

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

November 19, 2024

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – December 9, 2024 – 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, December 9, 2024. The agenda, meeting materials, and recording are available.

Categories: 30x30, Climate Change, Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Event, Grant Projects, Habitats, Kelp, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, OPC Meetings, Sea-Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

November 15, 2024

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – November 2024

The November 2024 OPC newsletter is available! This month’s edition features exciting updates, job announcements, the Photo of the Month, and more. Stay connected with the latest from the California Ocean Protection Council!

Categories: Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Leadership and Staff Updates, 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

November 13, 2024

Global Urgency at “the People’s COP”: OPC’s Reflections on the United Nations Biodiversity Summit

By Michael Esgro, Senior Biodiversity Program Manager & Tribal Liaison  Last month, California joined leaders from across the world in Cali, Colombia for the United Nations Biodiversity Summit (known as the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention […]

Categories: 30x30, Coastal Habitats, Habitats, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, Outreach and Education, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity

November 5, 2024

OPC is Hiring an Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist – Deadline Extended to November 25, 2024

Previous applications are still under consideration. If you previously applied, your application is still under consideration for this position and you do not need to reapply. We’re hiring an Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist.

Categories: Career Opportunities, Offshore Wind, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy

October 21, 2024

Virtual Listening Session: OPC 2026-2030 Strategic Plan

Join us for a virtual listening session on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to share your priorities to protect California’s coastal and marine ecosystems, and the communities that rely on a healthy coast and ocean.

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