This land return reflects the very best of California, honoring tribal leadership, reintroducing keystone wildlife, and investing to help people and nature thrive together. Huge thanks to our partners @CaliforniaDFW @CaliforniaWCB @ConservationFnd

As part of today's historic return of ancestral land in the Sierra Nevada foothills and Central Valley back to the Tule River Tribe, @CaliforniaDFW is helping reintroduce tule elk to the area. It's a critical step in restoring balance to the lands and waters of their ancestors.

🌍 Well done, New Jersey! 👏🏽The state has joined California in the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People — a global effort to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030. “Taking better care of nature enables a safe, prosperous future for us all,” said CNRA Secretary @WadeCrowfoot. “We are excited to welcome New Jersey to this global team and look forward to working together on these important shared goals.”🌿 🔗 tinyurl.com/4mpde4r4

Join Secretary Speaker Series on Tues., June 17 for "Saving California's Underwater Forests", as we dive into kelp forests and hear from scientists, tribal experts, fishermen, and artists – all who are fighting to protect and restore these magnificent places. Register now: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar…

📽️ Happening today! Join us for a special free screening of Sequoias of the Sea, a powerful new documentary highlighting the loss of Northern California’s kelp forests. 🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 4:00 PM 📍 @CalNatResources Auditorium, 715 P St., Sacramento 🎤 Stay after the film for a dynamic panel with scientists, tribal leaders, fishermen, and agency partners. Don't miss this chance to learn about the challenges facing our coast—and the people working to restore it. 🔗 Register: opc.ca.gov/2025/04/californi… 🌊 See you there!

Loved connecting w/ the incredible #30x30CA Partnership Coordinating Committee this week. This appointed committee gives their time & expertise to help conserve 1/3 of the state to protect the places, wildlife & plants that support clean air, water, recreation, agriculture & much more.

EXCLUSIVE: The Karuk Tribe in Northern California has entered a first-of-its-kind agreement with the state to practice cultural burning more freely than they have in over 175 years. My story for @latimes: latimes.com/environment/stor…

Jenn Eckerle, OPC’s Executive Director, participated in today’s public listening session for the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan in Imperial Beach, where partners and community members shared their priorities for California’s coast and ocean. We value your input and want to hear from you too! 💙 📍 Upcoming in-person listening sessions: San Francisco – February 12 Long Beach – February 18 💻 Can’t attend in person? Share your thoughts through our online feedback form. 👉 For more details, the feedback form, and session registration, visit: opc.ca.gov/2026-2030-strateg…

This year is the halfway point to our #30x30 goal, and we want to hear from YOU! What do you want to see implemented in the next 5 years? Take our survey and help shape the California's conservation efforts. The survey is open until March 16! Link in bio.

📢 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: bit.ly/OPC-JOB-OUTREACH