Aug 10, 2021 | Catalina, Del Norte, Enforcement and Compliance, Golden Gate, Humboldt, Los Angeles, Mendocino, Monterey, Orange County, Outreach and Education, Policy and Permitting, Research and Monitoring, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara Channel, Santa Cruz, Sonoma, Statewide, Tribal
Have you heard the news that California’s network of marine protected areas (MPAs) is approaching its 10-year anniversary? Completed in 2012, the MPA Network will have its first Decadal Management Review in 2022.
Feb 5, 2021 | Central Coast, North Coast, Policy and Permitting, South Coast, Tribal
The West Coast Ocean Tribal Caucus is pleased to announce the release of “Guidance and Responsibilities for Effective Tribal Consultation, Communication, and Engagement: A Guide for Agencies Working with West Coast Tribes on Ocean & Coastal Issues”.This document...
Oct 8, 2020 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
On October 7, 2020 Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order to combat the biodiversity and climate change crises in California using nature-based solutions. Notably, the Executive Order will establish a state goal to conserve at least 30% of California’s land and...
Oct 8, 2020 | Policy and Permitting, Uncategorized
An OCTO Skimmer interview with Steven Yaffee and Kaitilin Gaffney.
Sep 4, 2019 | Policy and Permitting, Research and Monitoring
Authors: Bryn Power, CSU COAST Science-Policy Intern, and Hayley Carter, Senior Science Officer, California Ocean Science Trust Photos: Michael Langhan Expanding the Tools Available to Tackle Our Changing Ocean In California, climate change poses risks to...
Aug 28, 2018 | Enforcement and Compliance, Policy and Permitting
Large strides have recently been made to ensure the compliance of regulations within California’s network of MPAs. Last August, Governor Brown and lawmakers signed into law Assembly Bill 2369 (Gonzalez Fletcher) to increase fines for commercial poaching in California...
