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Ocean Protection Council Meeting – March 23, 2026 – Teleconference and Public Forum
The Ocean Protection Council will hold a hybrid public meeting via teleconference and in a public forum on Monday, March 23, 2026. The agenda and meeting materials are available.
Categories: 30×30, Event, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Marine Protected Areas, OPC Meetings, 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 -
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 […]
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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 […]
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Preventing the spread of invasive marine species
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are aquatic organisms that establish and reproduce rapidly outside their native range and threaten natural ecosystems, human health and the economy. Invasive species are also called alien, nuisance or exotic species. AIS threaten the diversity or abundance of native species through competition for […]
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Central Coast Groundfish Project
The Central Coast Groundfish Project (CCGP) is an innovative endeavor being spearheaded by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The goal of the CCGP is to establish a community-based fishing institution that can provide for the long-term ecological and economic sustainability of […]
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California Marine Renewable Energy Working Group
The California Marine Renewable Energy Working Group is an interagency group chaired by the California Ocean Protection Council. The goals of the Working Group are to: Address uncertainties in regulatory processes for marine renewable energy projects in California Address the […]
Categories: Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems