All hands on deck! #PlasticPollution is everywhere, and our communities and environment are bearing the costs. OPC's Kaitlyn Kalua shared lessons learned from California to prevent & reduce #plastic pollution. #PlasticsTreaty #INC4

📷 Colleen Johnson / Ocean Conservancy

OPC announces a $1M boost for Tribal #NatureBasedSolutions on California's coast, part of California Governor Newsom's $107.7 million commitment to ancestral land return, restoration, climate resilience, and other vital tribal priorities!

Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/OPC-TNBS

This #EarthDay , we're at #INC4 #PlasticsTreaty negotiations in Ottawa. OPC is proud to represent California, sharing pioneering strategies and lessons learned in the fight against #PlasticPollution ! See our Statewide Microplastics Strategy to learn more: bit.ly/CA-MPS

Every action counts in our collective effort to safeguard our coasts & oceans for a healthy planet. Make your voice heard! This #EarthDay2024 , join the #CAEarthDayChat2024 hosted by California EPA to be part of the vital role our state plays on the front lines of #ClimateAction !

CA is revolutionizing #ClimateResilience action with a focus on #NatureBasedSolutions - like the restoration of 233,000 acres of wetlands & seagrasses 🌊 🌿 to protect water supply, deliver carbon benefits, and buffer communities from flooding! #EarthDay2024 #EarthDayEveryDay 🌎

In partnership w/ ca.marinesanctuaryfoundation we invite tribal scientists to contribute to environmental monitoring guidance development for #offshorewind 🌊🌀. Seeking expertise across subjects including marine species & habitats, data integration, and #climatechange ! bit.ly/OPC-TSOSW

Exploring the California coast🤩 this week makes me so thankful🙏🏼 to the The California Coast State Coastal Conservancy CA State Parks CA State Lands California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) for ALL they do to keep our coast beautiful, healthy & accessible to all Californians. No place like it on earth!🌎

📢 We need YOU to help us spread the word! Applications are due this Friday to join the new Environmental Justice Advisory Board for California’s Coast and Ocean! 🌊

Be part of the change! 🔗 bit.ly/EJAB-CA2

💚 #EquityMatters

We extended the Environmental Justice Advisory Board application deadline! Community leaders representing EJ and tribal communities throughout CA’s North Coast & Central Coast regions, or those with statewide perspectives are invited to apply by 4/5 🔗 bit.ly/EJAB-CA2

OPC & Ocean Science Trust are partnering on a California Ocean & Coast Report Card to evaluate our coast & ocean ecosystem health and inform the public on the status and trends of key coastal, marine, and social indicators. OST is hiring a Senior Science Fellow to lead the effort! ⬇️

Our Environmental Justice Small Grants Program is now OPEN! The application period for funding sustainable community engagement projects along the CA coast closes 4/5. Don't miss the 3/15 webinar @ 10AM! Turn your ideas into reality and make a difference: bit.ly/OPC-EJSGP

ICYMI: At last week's Council meeting, staff presented the Annual State of the Coast and Ocean Report with scientific indicators of CA's coast & ocean health + OPC's strategic goals progress. The summary 📄 & recording 🎥 are available: bit.ly/OPC-FEB24

Join us for a webinar hosted by Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network on 3/11 @ noon to meet OPC staff working on #30x30CA and on CA's marine protected area network. We'll provide updates on our 4 approaches to advancing 30x30 and share exciting opportunities for public involvement! bit.ly/OPC-30x30-Webi…

Help protect California's communities and coastal environments! Share your #plasticpollution concerns to inform a first-of-its-kind Statewide Plastics Monitoring Strategy and Plan. Submit an online form by April 3 and/or attend regional public meetings! 🔗 bit.ly/OPC-PLASTIC24

We're SUPER excited to announce our 2024 summer #InternshipOpportunity for undergrads passionate about 🏖️ coastal and 🌊 ocean protection! Gain real-world experience and make a difference!

📅 Apply by March 22

🤿 Dive into the details & apply bit.ly/OPC-INTERN24

📢 OPC has extended the deadline for public comment on the draft State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance: 2024 Science and Policy Update to 📅 Friday, March 8! To learn more and to submit comment, visit bit.ly/OPC-SLR24.

The Ocean Protection Council meeting is about to start in 5 minutes! Watch it live on YouTube ⬇️
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🌊 Turn the tide on #SeaLevelRise !

The SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant program is an opportunity for your community to secure funding for crafting and executing adaptation strategies.

📅 Proposals due 3/22

Dive into the details 🔗 opc.ca.gov/sb-1-funding