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Upcoming Events
California Tribes and Seaweed
October 24,2021, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
California Tribes and Seaweed - livestreaming on Youtube California Seaweed Festival Channel.
MPA Decadal Management Review Community Meeting – Non-Consumptive users
November 3,2021, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Examples of non-consumptive users: recreational users, scuba divers, photographers, non-governmental ...
MPA Decadal Management Review Community Meeting – Governance partners
November 4,2021, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Examples of governance partners: city, county, state, and federal managementMore information on CDFW's website ...
California Clean Boating Network – Boating Topics that Matter to You Virtual Meeting
November 4,2021, 10:00 am - 12:15 pm
Register here: https://ports-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lduuvqDgrGN2YszAs621iYRbB7X_RKttD
Ahoy California ...
2021 Mendocino Coast Purple Urchin Festival
November 5,2021 All Day
MPA Collaborative Network Meeting with State Agency Representatives Regarding Kelp Forests, Urchins, and Restoration
November 5,2021, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Register in advance for this ...
Fish and Game Commission: Marine Resources Committee Meeting
November 9,2021 All Day
All meetings are open to the public. All meeting information, including location, time and agenda can be found ...
7th Annual California Coastal Wildlife Disturbance Symposium (Nov. 9 – 10)
November 9,2021 All Day
New and Noteworthy
MPA Collaborative Network Fall 2021 Newsletter
The MPA Collaborative Network Quarterly Bulletin brings you California MPA news from local MPA Collaboratives, ...
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 ...
MPA Watch announces new statewide coordinator
Content provided by MPA WatchMPA Watch is excited to announce that we have a new statewide coordinator, Lisa ...
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 ...
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 ...
Get Involved: MPA Decadal Management Review
A special edition MPA Collaborative Network newsletter highlighting the upcoming MPA Decadal Management Review, ...
MPA Compliance Initiative Update – Fall 2021
The MPA Collaborative Network’s Compliance Initiative, supported by Ocean Protection Council (OPC) Once-Through ...
Bring MPAs to life with bilingual coloring and activity books featuring augmented reality experiences
The Marine Protected Area (MPA) Bilingual Coloring and Activity Books are great fun for kids of all ages (yes, ...