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Summary – Meeting with State Agencies: Kelp Forests, Urchins, and Restoration – November 5, 2021
Meeting Notes Presenters: James Ray, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Note that Kristen Elsmore is the new CDFW point of contact for kelp restoration - kelp(at)wildlife.ca.gov Lara Slatoff, California Department of Fish and Wildlife Michael Esgro, California...
UC Davis Team Seeking Input on Marine & Coastal Community & Citizen Science in CA
A research team at the UC Davis Center for Community and Citizen Science needs your input! They are working on a project to understand the breadth of community and citizen science (CCS) projects related to marine and coastal issues throughout California. If you have...
NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries seeking applications for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
The NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is seeking applications for the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program from individuals, particularly women and minorities, who due to financial constraints, may not otherwise be able to pursue an advanced degree (Masters...
Hiring: San Mateo County Harbor District Deputy Harbormaster
The San Mateo County Harbor District has a full-time employment opportunity with excellent benefits for a Deputy Harbormaster. Under general direction of the Assistant Harbormaster, performs a variety of operational, maintenance, repair, safety, security, and public...
The Catalyst – MPA Special Edition: Newsletter for Interpretation in California State Parks
Just as California’s State Parks protect the state’s most valued natural and cultural resources, mostly on land, California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA) network protects these special places in ocean and estuarine ecosystems, with some overlap with State Parks.
MPA Collaborative Network Fall 2021 Newsletter
The MPA Collaborative Network Quarterly Bulletin brings you California MPA news from local MPA Collaboratives, organizations working across the state in MPAs, and the MPA Management Program.
Going to the Coast? Bring Some Respect!
Spending a day at the coast is an amazing way to recharge, spend time with friends and have fun! Outdoor recreation is on the rise, and that’s a good thing for people, but negative impacts on tidepools, birds, seals and otters are increasing. It’s thrilling to...
MPA Watch announces new statewide coordinator
Content provided by MPA WatchMPA Watch is excited to announce that we have a new statewide coordinator, Lisa Gilfillan! Please feel free to reach out to her with any questions or to get involved with MPA Watch! MPA Watch is a network of programs that support healthy...
Taking a local look: Updates from Collaborative members Fall 2021
Fun Tip for Inclusive Docenting Craig Noke, a Monterey MPA Collaborative Member and volunteer extraordinaire, can often be seen volunteering with various organizations around Monterey Bay. As a Bay Net Volunteer Naturalist or "docent", Craig engages the public by...
Ocean Protection Council approves two projects designed to benefit California’s MPA network
Content provided by our partners at the Ocean Protection Council On September 14, the Ocean Protection Council approved two projects designed to benefit California’s MPA network. First, the Ocean Protection Council voted to grant up to $500,000 to fund the California...
Get Involved: MPA Decadal Management Review
A special edition MPA Collaborative Network newsletter highlighting the upcoming MPA Decadal Management Review, ways to engage, and outreach resources.
MPA Compliance Initiative Update – Fall 2021
The MPA Collaborative Network’s Compliance Initiative, supported by Ocean Protection Council (OPC) Once-Through Cooling Mitigation funds, and in partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the California District Attorneys Association,...