Physical Processes and Habitat Structure

At the foundation of California’s coastal and ocean environment is a unique landscape of physical structures including sandy and rocky beaches, coastal rivers, and wetlands.  These features define our shoreline, sediment supply, and compromise a complex habitat structure that is […]

Education and Outreach

With a coastline over 1,100 miles long, the Pacific Ocean is one of the most dominant features of California’s geography.  Approximately 3/4 of California’s residents live in a county adjacent to the ocean and the recreation and economic activities that […]

Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems

Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems Life in the oceans goes on mostly unseen. But just because we can’t see what goes on “down there” doesn’t mean it’s not critically important to our daily lives.  California’s ocean and coastal ecosystems support a […]

Ocean and coastal water quality

Beachgoers and wildlife need the same thing – clean ocean water. A relaxing day enjoying California’s waters can easily be undone by beach closures or widespread harmful algal blooms. With California’s coastal and ocean waters extending from the top of […]

Governance

Governance California has an enormous environmental and economic stake in how we care for our ocean.  It is responsible for the air we breathe, the water we drink, the seafood we eat, and for unparalleled recreational experiences.  Our ocean economy […]

DCTF Meeting- June 28, 2010

OPC Meeting – June 24-25, 2010

Meeting Agenda June 24-25, 2010 Santa Barbara County Executive Office, Room 406 105 E. Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Lester Snow, Secretary for Natural Resources, Council Chair Linda Adams, Secretary for Environmental Protection John Chiang, State Controller, Chair of the […]

Request for Public Input on OPC 2010 Evaluation

Dear California Ocean and Coastal Community,     During its first five years, the OPC has made significant contributions to improve ocean and coastal management.  As the OPC begins preparing to develop its next strategic plan, the OPC is taking […]

OPC 2010 Program Evaluation