October 18, 2024

Request for Public Input: California Coast and Ocean Report Card

OPC and California Ocean Science Trust are seeking input on the first California Coast and Ocean Coast Report Card, Join us for a virtual office hour on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m..

Categories: Event, 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

October 7, 2024

Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – October 2024

The October 2024 OPC newsletter is available! This month’s edition features exciting updates, multiple 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

September 30, 2024

SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program Updates & Upcoming Deadlines

For applicants interested in applying by the December 20 deadline, an office hour will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Register for the Office Hour

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Sea-Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change

September 30, 2024

OPC is Hiring a Water Quality Program Manager – Apply by October 18, 2024

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (Water Quality Program Manager) to help advance strategic priorities and inform policies related to improving coastal and marine water quality in California. The Environmental Scientist will lead OPC’s efforts […]

Categories: Career Opportunities, Harmful Algal Blooms, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality

September 19, 2024

OPC is Hiring a Coastal Resilience Program Manager – Apply by October 9, 2024

Are you interested in helping lead science-based policy related to coastal resilience and offshore wind? OPC is hiring an Environmental Scientist to advance strategic priorities related to coastal resilience and offshore wind development in California. The Environmental Scientist will work […]

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

September 19, 2024

OPC is Hiring a Senior Offshore Wind Program Manager – Application Deadline Extended to October 16, 2024

OPC is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to advance strategic priorities related to offshore wind development in California. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will work in OPC’s Climate Change Program and will lead OPC’s coordination efforts across state, federal, […]

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

September 11, 2024

Updates from the September 10, 2024 Council Meeting

The September 10, 2024 Ocean Protection Council (OPC) meeting initiated discussion on the Council’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan process with discussion on Council and public priorities, building from the current 2020-2025 Strategic Plan with a goal of finalizing the plan by December 2025. […]

Categories: Coastal Habitats, Equity and Environmental Justice, Habitats, 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

September 5, 2024

NEW Monthly Newsletter – California Coast and Ocean News – September 2024

What’s Happening Ocean Protection Council Meeting – September 10, 2024 – Teleconference and Public Forum The next Council meeting is on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters Auditorium (715 P […]

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

August 27, 2024

Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program – Next Submission Deadline is October 4, 2024

The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (SB 1 Grant Program) Track 1 proposals are accepted on a rolling, quarterly, non-competitive basis. The next submission deadline is Friday, October 4, 2024 for consideration at the December […]

Categories: Funding Opportunities and Updates, Sea-Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change

August 19, 2024

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – September 10, 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 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