The Ocean Protection Council now welcomes nominations for three vacancies on the OPC Science Advisory Team (OPC-SAT) through April 30, 2013. New members of the OPC-SAT are asked to serve an initial three-year term, with the possibility of renewing for two […]
Categories: UncategorizedThe 2011-2012 California King Tides Initiative Highlights Report is released. This report provides an overview of the successes of the campaign from the 2011-2012 season, while highlighting by region some of the most impactful images from along the California coast […]
Categories: UncategorizedSince 1921, the Carmel River and its wildlife resources have been impacted by San Clemente Dam. As a result, the Carmel River suffers accelerated erosion, the once vibrant steelhead run has dramatically decreased, and lives and property below the dam […]
Categories: UncategorizedTO: California Ocean and Coastal Community FROM: John Laird, Secretary for Natural Resources DATE: January 2, 2012 SUBJECT: Ocean Protection Council Meeting Summary – November 29, 2012 in Sacramento The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) convened its last meeting of 2012 […]
Categories: UncategorizedThe Government of Japan announced on Friday, November 30th a gift of $5 million to the United States, through the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program, to support efforts in response to marine debris washing ashore in […]
Categories: UncategorizedThe California Ocean Protection Act (COPA), which created the Ocean Protection Council and its guiding principles, has been shortlisted for the 2012 Future Policy Award, an international award from the World Future Council that celebrates effective and exemplary policies. The […]
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