Mar 24, 2021 | Mendocino, North Coast
The sand dunes, river, and beach at Ten Mile Beach State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA) are an enticing draw for people staying at MacKerricher State Park. Located off Highway 1 north of Fort Bragg, this marine protected area (MPA) is clearly a special place for...
Mar 22, 2021 | Central Coast, Enforcement and Compliance, North Coast, Outreach and Education, Research and Monitoring, South Coast
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Marine Region extends along the entire California coastline from border to border and approximately three nautical miles out to sea, including offshore islands. Through development of specific projects, staff...
Feb 5, 2021 | Central Coast, Del Norte, Golden Gate, Los Angeles, Monterey, North Coast, Orange County, Research and Monitoring, San Diego, Santa Barbara Channel, Santa Cruz, South Coast
MPA Watch annual reports for the period starting January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020 are now available on the MPA Watch website. You may access them by clicking here. Marine Protected Area (MPA) Watch is a network of programs that support healthy oceans...
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...
Dec 21, 2020 | Central Coast, North Coast, Outreach and Education, South Coast
Hear from attendees about their experience with the virtual symposium and scroll to the bottom for resources, including videos of all the Symposium presentations.
Dec 14, 2020 | Central Coast, Golden Gate, Monterey, North Coast, Outreach and Education, San Luis Obispo, South Coast
Augmented reality coloring pages, online docent trainings, and wildlife disturbance campaigns, oh my! Collaboratives and partners are hard at work developing and carrying out marine protected area (MPA) outreach and education projects funded through small grants...
