University of Southern California Sea Grant

Nationally, the Sea Grant College Network consists of 30 university-based programs funded primarily by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), dedicated to the understanding, conservation, and sustainable use of coastal and marine resources.  There are two Sea Grant programs […]

CEMAR – Southern Steelhead Resources Project

Background: Phase three of the Southern Steelhead Resources Project (SSRP) is now complete.  This study developed a quantitative analysis to establish the highest priority watersheds for steelhead restoration along the California coast south of the Golden Gate Bridge, and identifies the key […]

Instream Flow Analysis – Santa Maria River

Background The precipitous decline of salmon and steelhead populations throughout the state of California is attributed to numerous factors, some of which include; water supply, water quality, habitat destruction, and blockages to fish migrations. The instream flow projects are designed […]

Instream Flow Analysis – Big Sur River

Background The precipitous decline of salmon and steelhead populations throughout the state of California is attributed to numerous factors, some of which include; water supply, water quality, habitat destruction, and blockages to fish migrations.  The instream flow projects are designed […]

Instream flow Analysis – Shasta River

Background The precipitous decline of salmon and steelhead populations throughout the state of California is attributed to numerous factors, some of which include; water supply, water quality, habitat destruction, and blockages to fish migrations.  The instream flow projects are designed […]

DCTF Informational Materials

California’s Coastal Power Plants: Alternative Cooling System Analysis

Full Report (please note this file is 31MB) Executive Summary Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Background Chapter 3 – Regulatory Review Chapter 4 – Closed-cycle Cooling Chapter 5 – Study Methods Chapter 6 – Retrofits and Repowers Chapter […]

Once-through Cooling at Coastal Power Plants

The Ocean Protection Council previously funded feasibility studies on once-through cooling at power plants to help facilitate new State Water Resources Control Board requirements. Additional information is below. Partner Agencies State Water Resources Control Board California Energy Commission Documents OPC […]

University of California Sea Grant

Nationally, the Sea Grant College Network consists of 30 university-based programs funded primarily by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), dedicated to the understanding, conservation, and sustainable use of coastal and marine resources.  There are two Sea Grant programs […]

West Coast Governors Agreement on Ocean Health

Background On September 18, 2006 the Governors of California, Oregon and Washington announced the West Coast Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Health. The Agreement launched a new, proactive regional collaboration to protect and manage the ocean and coastal resources along the […]