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California at INC-4: On the Road to an International Treaty to End

WebAnd while INC-4 concluded with some progress made toward a final agreement, there is still significant work to be done ahead of and during the fifth and final negotiation session that …

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California Takes Decisive Action to Reduce Microplastics Pollution

WebSACRAMENTO, CA – In response to increasing concern about pervasive and persistent pollution caused by microplastics, the California Ocean Protection Council yesterday …

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West Coast Governors Agreement on Ocean Health

WebWest Coast Governors Agreement on Ocean Health. On September 18, 2006 the Governors of California, Oregon and Washington announced the West Coast …

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An Underwater Snapshot of Kelp Health in Monterey

WebAn Underwater Snapshot of Kelp Health in Monterey. By Michael Esgro, Senior Biodiversity Program Manager & Tribal Liaison. It was 2013 in Monterey when I learned to scuba dive …

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Microplastic Pollution in California

WebAbout This Document Responding to State legislation (S.B. 1263) to develop a Statewide Microplastics Strategy, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) funded the …

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- California Ocean Protection Council

WebThe Ocean Protection Council is a Cabinet-level state body that works jointly with state and federal agencies, NGOs, tribes and the public to ensure that California maintains healthy, …

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Marine Pollution

WebMarine Pollution Protecting Water Quality. Pollution is an ongoing threat to the ocean; it harms ecosystems, degrades coastal and ocean water quality, and triggers significant …

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Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean

WebGoal 1: Safeguard Coastal and Marine Ecosystems and Communities in the Face of Climate Change Goal 2: Advance Equity Across Ocean and Coastal Policies and …

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Healthy Ocean California sharing your perspective

WebSharing your perspective on envisioning California’s Ocean Health Workshop Proceedings 4 Panel Presentations & Discussion Across California ocean and coastal agencies and …

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State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance: 2024 Science and …

WebPublic Comment. OPC has extended the deadline for public comment on the draft State of California Sea Level Rise Guidance: 2024 Science and Policy Update (Guidance) to …

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Development of Microplastics Strategy to Address Coastal …

WebInformational Item– Development of Microplastics Strategy Ocean Protection Council: Meeting September 14, 2021 3 the departure of OPC’s staff lead on this project, …

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Landmark Statewide Microplastics Strategy Recommends Early

WebThe Statewide Microplastics Strategy sets a multi-year roadmap for California to take a national and global leadership role in managing microplastics pollution. The Strategy …

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Statewide Microplastics Strategy

WebPlastics are a global threat to ocean health. Worldwide, an estimated 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, with this amount expected to …

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR SUSTAINABLE MARINE …

Web1. Develop and Utilize Best Available Science Establish a baseline of scientific understanding about the environmental and socioeconomic impacts and benefits of …

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Statewide Microplastics Strategy

WebStatewide Microplastics Strategy - California

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Announcing the Environmental Justice Advisory Group

WebAnnouncing the Environmental Justice Advisory Group. An important component of Ocean Protection Council’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan is advancing more equitable and …

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Ocean Protection Council Meeting

WebOPC Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 4, 2024 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Hybrid Meeting California Natural Resources Agency Headquarters Auditorium 715 P Street, …

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Information Item: Update on Implementation of OPC’s Kelp …

WebIn 2021, OPC released an Action Plan for Protecting and Restoring California’s Kelp Forests. This. Action Plan, developed in close collaboration with the California …

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Preventing the spread of invasive marine species

WebAquatic Invasive Species (AIS) are aquatic organisms that establish and reproduce rapidly outside their native range and threaten natural ecosystems, human health and the …

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