Join us at the June 4th California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) Council Public Meeting where there will be an informational item regarding the #30x30CA Decision Making Framework for Coastal Waters. 🌊 More information here: opc.ca.gov/2024/05/counci…

This is a huge deal! 🌊🎉 Proud of my colleagues on the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) climate team for getting this over the finish line. This new science-based guidance will help protect our coastline and our most vulnerable communities from the impacts of #sealevelrise.

Our California Sea Grant State Fellow, Conner Smith, just attended Capitol Hill Ocean Week (CHOW), where this year's theme was leadership. With one panelist emphasizing the need for “boots, not suits” in ocean management, Conner embodies this spirit! As we look forward to

California’s new framework for #30x30 in coastal waters sets an ambitious, science-based, world-leading standard for ocean conservation 🌊🌎 while also promoting equitable access 🏄‍♂️🎣 Public comment is open until October. Hope to see you at a summer workshop!

“Prioritizing designations that maintain biodiversity, protect threatened species and habitats, and uphold local economies and cultures will ultimately lead to more effective conservation.” #30x30CA

ICYMI: awesome science-fishing collab led in part by my friend and former ⁦California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) colleague ⁦Noah Ben-Aderet⁩! California Charter Boats Contribute to Rockfish Research, Support Sustainable Fishing fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/…

🚨 Happening TODAY! 🚨 Join us at a virtual kickoff webinar (either at noon or 5pm) to hear more about our draft decision-making framework for #30x30CA in coastal waters. Come with comments and questions 🙋‍♂️🙋🏽‍♀️

Wrapping up an exciting and productive #kelp workshop with a delegation from Chile, as part of the Chile-CA Conservation Exchange. Grateful for the opportunity to share lessons learned as Chile looks to protect and restore its underwater forests. #oceanoptimism #helpthekelp

Major props to Anh Diep and Abby Mohan leading the charge for California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) at our first #30x30CA coastal regional workshop!

California’s Expert Assessment Group for the Green List met for the last time in Sacramento yesterday! This group has been working for 5+ years to evaluate CA’s MPAs for possible IUCN Green Listing. Stay tuned for more at the upcoming UN Biodiversity conference this fall…

🌊 The next Council meeting is Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.! On the agenda: ✅ Council Priorities for OPC’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan ✅ SB1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program ✅ Environmental Justice Small Grants Program ✅ California

This one is worth shouting from the rooftops!📢 Kudos & deep gratitude🙏🏼🙏🏿🙏🏽 to tribal leaders & their allies in the conservation community for their vision & fortitude over two decades to make this a reality. Remarkable things are possible to restore nature.💯

This week the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) 30x30 team was in Monterey as part of our regional public and tribal workshop series. Great turnout! Lots of questions but also lots of excitement about #30x30CA in coastal waters - happy to be building trust, one conversation at a time. 🌊🐟🎣🙋🏻🙋🏽‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Breaking news🗞️: The first tribally-led proposal to create a federal National Marine Sanctuary🌊 reaches a key milestone— & is on the verge of being established. The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on California’s central coast is. BIG deal.✨ More here👇🏼

Incredible news from NOAA today! Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary “The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will be a step forward for communities and nature alike — proof that we can make real progress when we work together.” -California Governor

Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the final Environmental Impact Statement for the designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary on California’s Central Coast. This is a huge milestone and critical step in the final

California's Annual 30x30 report is out! 25.2% of land & 16.2% of waters conserved for the benefit of plant, animal & human communities! Join us today at noon for a virtual discussion on our progress. Link to register in the comments. #30x30CA #Biodiversity #CABiodiversity

Happy Biodiversity Week! Starting the week off strong with Secretary Wade Crowfoot at noon today to learn about the progress made toward #30x30CA this past year! Register online ⬇️

. California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)’s fall meeting is underway! 🌊 First up: an update from our rockstar summer intern team (always my favorite item every year). Tune in now via Zoom to hear more about strategic planning for 2026-2030, sea level rise resilience, artificial reefs, MPAs, and more.

Join me and thousands of other volunteers across the state for #CoastalCleanupDay2024 tomorrow!