Environment California

Thank you Congressman Vince Fong & Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui for cosponsoring the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park.

Thank you to our members of Congress who have cosponsored the Great American Outdoors Act 250. This bipartisan bill will fund projects in places like Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park.

Environment California sponsored clean local energy bill just passed with overwhelming support and 0 No votes in the CA senate! Thanks to bill author Senator Josh Becker and fellow cosponsors- The Climate Center and all the other supporters!!!

Have you been to Point Dume in ? 🌊 You might not know that it is one of Southern California’s most vibrant ecosystems, where kelp forests, tidepools, sandy beaches, and surfgrass beds are home to an abundance of marine life.

Our newest article explores the threats currently facing Point Dume, and how stronger Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) will help these ecosystems remain resilient against climate change and human impacts.

Read the full story through the link in our bio.

🙋‍♀️📢 You can help advocate for Point Dume THIS TUESDAY, May 19 in San Clemente (& Zoom) for the FINAL public hearing on proposed Marine Protected Area changes. RSVP at link in bio or tinyurl.com/SanClementeMPA

Do you live anywhere between Los Angeles and San Diego (or on Catalina Island)? This post is for you!

THIS TUESDAY, the California Fish and Game Commission will be reviewing key marine protection petitions that will impact our coastline for years to come. This meeting is our LAST CHANCE to advocate for protecting the coastline we call home.

Swipe to learn more about the petitions under review at this meeting and how YOU can use your voice to make a real difference!

RSVP for the hearing @ the LINK IN BIO or tinyurl.com/SanClementeMPAHearing

SOCAL: One week from today is the final opportunity for the public to weigh in on the future of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) along the South Coast.

The MPAs currently under review include Point Dume (Malibu), Farnsworth (Catalina), Point Vicente, Laguna Beach, and Cabrillo (San Diego).

Over the past few weeks, we’ve attended multiple public hearings — and one thing has become very clear: the conversation is often dominated by fishing industry voices, while perspectives from science, Indigenous communities, ocean recreation, conservation, diving, and everyday Californians remain underrepresented.

Our ocean belongs to all of us. Healthy marine ecosystems support biodiversity, recreation, coastal economies, climate resilience, and ways of life that make California special.

If the ocean has ever meant something to you — whether through surfing, diving, tidepooling, wildlife, research, photography, or simply knowing these places exist — we hope you’ll join us in San Clemente on Tuesday to speak up for the future of our coast.

An enormous thank you to everyone who showed up—both in person and on Zoom—for this week’s Central Coast Marine Protected Area (MPA) hearing in Goleta. While groups opposing stronger ocean protections turned out in force, scientists, students, local community members, and ocean advocates also showed up powerfully to defend California’s marine life and push for stronger protections.

The stories, expertise, and passion shared during public comment sparked meaningful discussion among the Fish and Game Commission, which will use this input to help decide the future of California’s MPA network.

Now, there is ONE FINAL CHANCE to weigh in.

On May 19 in San Clemente (& Zoom), the Commission will hear final public input on proposals that could strengthen—or weaken—protections in places like Malibu, Catalina Island, and San Diego. We urgently need more voices advocating for stronger protections for our ocean.

Learn more and RSVP: tinyurl.com/sanclementeMPAhearing

TODAY IS DAY 1 OF THE CENTRAL COAST MPA PETITION HEARING!

We’re short on voices to advocate for stronger protections. If you’re a scientist, ocean lover, water sportsperson, or just someone who’s passionate about protecting our planet, we need you today and tomorrow.

Join us in-person at the Hilton Garden Inn in Goleta (6878 Hollister Avenue) or on Zoom (tinyurl.com/GoletaHearingZoom). The hearing will likely last the whole day, and you’re free to join whenever you can and speak on the petitions that are being discussed.

More details at tinyurl.com/GoletaMPAHearing. Feel free to DM us if you have any questions or need help preparing your comment!