california ocean protection council

EAC Supports the Next Generation of Environmental Advocates

Every summer, we host incredible teams of students seeking to gain experience in environmental policy, law, advocacy, and education. During the pandemic, our internship program expanded, and we pivoted to host remote internships throughout the entire year.

We believe that providing these opportunities create lasting and meaningful impressions that help to foster the environmental stewards of the future.

This semester, we are fortunate to have hosted another excellent team of interns and wanted to share the experience of Ariel Orr, legal and policy intern, who had the opportunity to represent EAC before the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) and at Ocean Climate Day.

CA Ocean Protection Council Moves Forward Key Projects

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) met in September on several interesting topics including the advancement of a statewide sea-level rise communications strategy, a statewide aquaculture action plan, updates to the California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy (CEMP), and plastic pollution. The OPC’s mission is to “ensure that California maintains healthy, resilient, and productive ocean and coastal ecosystems for the benefit of current and future generations.” Keep reading…