📢 We're Hiring a Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist – Apply by February 28, 2025! OPC is hiring a Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) to lead and foster tribal affairs and coastal community engagement related to state ocean and coastal programs in California. The Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist will be responsible for facilitating collaborative and coordinated state agency efforts to consult with California Native American tribes and engage with coastal communities on priority topics impacting California’s coast and ocean to ensure OPC programs reflect tribal and community needs. The incumbent will additionally support OPC’s Tribal Liaison on OPC’s broader tribal consultation and engagement efforts. Overall, the incumbent will be responsible for implementation of OPC’s mission and CNRA priorities on ocean and coastal matters. Applicants should have a strong tribal affairs and/or community engagement and outreach experience, internal and public meeting facilitation experience, working knowledge of coastal and ocean issues and stakeholders in California, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks is a must. Proficiency reading and speaking Spanish are preferred, but not required. ✨The application deadline is February 28, 2025. For more details and to apply, please visit:

The Southern California wildfires may have long-term impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems, as ash, debris, and toxic runoff threaten water quality and marine life. Learn more about these threats and the efforts to protect our coast and ocean. 🔗 Read more: From Ashes to Action: Wildfire Impacts on California’s Coast and Ocean Health - 📷 Photo from the Palisade Fire, courtesy of CAL FIRE

If you’re looking for a way to help those affected by fires raging across Los Angeles County, you have a number of options to donate money, materials or your time:

Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful holiday! Join us for our first webinar of the year on January 14th, "Advancing 30x30 in 2025 and Beyond". We can't wait to see you there! 📅 Date: January 14, 2025 🕗: 10 AM - 11:30 AM 🖥️: Link in our bio

"We subnational governments need to be seen and need to be treated as the effective partners that we are... And that's why I'm so excited to be a member of the LGMA @ICLEI and the #Under2Coalition." @WadeCrowfoot, Secretary @CalNatResources #COP29

Today is a hard day. We may be heartbroken & discouraged, but we still have a country to care about. I want to thank every person who worked their heart out, volunteering & fighting for our future. Take a deep breath, take care — our children & grandchildren are relying on us.