News
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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: 30×30, 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 -
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.
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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: 30×30, 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 -
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 -
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 […]
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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.