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 is available, and the meeting materials will be available November 27, 2024.

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

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

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 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

July 3, 2024

#PlasticFreeJuly: Protecting Our Coast and Oceans by Preventing Plastic Pollution

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

May 14, 2024

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – June 4, 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, June 4, 2024. Meeting documents are available.

Categories: 30x30, Event, 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

March 3, 2024

Request for Community Input to Inform Statewide Plastics Monitoring Strategy and Plan

Join public meetings and submit comments by April 3  OPC is pleased to partner with the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) to develop a first-of-its-kind comprehensive Statewide Plastics Monitoring Strategy and Plan to track the state’s progress and to support future efforts […]

Categories: Event, Other Public Meetings, Plastic Pollution, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality

February 13, 2024

Ocean Protection Council Meeting – February 29, 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 Thursday, February 29, 2024. The agenda and meeting materials are available. Revised February 28, 2024.

Categories: Event, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, OPC Meetings, Public Comment Opportunity, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems