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Upcoming Events
California Fish and Game Commission: Wildlife Resources Committee Meeting
January 13,2022, 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Meeting agenda and details can be found here: https://fgc.ca.gov/Meetings/2022
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San Mateo County MPA Collaborative Meeting
January 28,2022, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please mark your calendars for a Collaborative meeting on January 28th from 10 am to 12 pm. Let us know if you ...
Santa Cruz County MPA Collaborative Meeting
January 28,2022, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join a diverse group of marine protected area (MPA) stakeholders, community members, and ocean stewards in the ...
Pathways Workshop Series #2: Diversifying Community Engagement
February 10,2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network is partnering with Just Communities Central Coast to create a ...
California Fish and Game Commission Meeting
February 16,2022 All Day
Meeting agenda and details can be found here: https://fgc.ca.gov/Meetings/2022
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Ocean Protection Council Meeting
February 23,2022, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting agenda and details can be found here: https://www.opc.ca.gov/category/meetings/
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Pathways Workshop Series #3: California Tribal Marine Interests
March 3,2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network is partnering with Just Communities Central Coast to create a ...
Pathways Workshop Series #4: One Room, Many Voices Session 1
March 22,2022, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Marine Protected Area Collaborative Network is partnering with Just Communities Central Coast to create a ...
New and Noteworthy
The Respect Wildlife Campaign: A collaborative effort to reduce human disturbance to California’s coastal wildlife
A form of nature-based tourism known as ecotourism is an immense and burgeoning industry (Bowker et al. 2012; ...
Commercial Lobster Fisherman Convicted Of Poaching In Marine Protected Area
A five-month-long investigation on a commercial lobster poaching suspect concluded with a conviction in Los ...
Scripps-Rady Ocean Plastic Pollution Challenge & Key Findings
Over the course of six months, four teams of diverse, dedicated advocates against marine debris around the globe ...
How can outdoor agencies and health care providers partner for a healthier California?
Content from Dr. Razani, researcher and pediatrician, via the Leaders for Outdoor Equity workshop ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...