May
14
10:00 AM10:00

California Fish and Game Commission Meeting

The May 14, 2025 California Fish and Game Commission teleconference is being held in person in Sacramento, Trinidad, La Jolla, and Santa Cruz with an option to participate via webinar and phone. Here is guidance for how to participate in the meeting by webinar or phone, with different options based on the technology available to you, and whether you intend to give public comment. For details regarding in-person meeting participation, please see the meeting agenda.

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May
27
5:30 PM17:30

Santa Cruz Port Commission Meeting

Regular monthly Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Items for the agenda need to be submitted to the Port Director by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date of each month. The public is welcome to attend Commission meetings. There is a time set aside at each Commission meeting for “oral communication” in which any public member can address the Commission and staff on any harbor-related topic. Public meetings are usually held at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz.

visit https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting to learn how to join remotely and get more information

Source:: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting

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Apr
22
5:30 PM17:30

Santa Cruz Port Commission Meeting

Regular monthly Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Items for the agenda need to be submitted to the Port Director by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date of each month. The public is welcome to attend Commission meetings. There is a time set aside at each Commission meeting for “oral communication” in which any public member can address the Commission and staff on any harbor-related topic. Public meetings are usually held at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz.

visit https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting to learn how to join remotely and get more information

Source:: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting

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Apr
16
to Apr 17

California Fish and Game Commission Meeting

Sacramento, CA
The Commission will receive an update on ocean salmon sport fishery regulations in effect in 2025. The public may address and/or ask questions of the Commission relating to the implementation of its policies or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission. Agenda and audio available online at fgc.ca.gov(opens in new tab).

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Apr
9
to Apr 15

PFMC April Meeting

  • Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

San Jose, CA
The Council will adopt final regulatory measures for analysis by the STT. Final adoption of recommendations to the National Marine Fisheries Service will also occur and is tentatively scheduled for April 15.
Preseason Report III: Council-Adopted Management Measures and Environmental Assessment Part 3 for 2025 Ocean Salmon Fishery Regulations will be available online in late April at www.pcouncil.org(opens in new tab).

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Mar
25
5:30 PM17:30

Santa Cruz Port Commission Meeting

Regular monthly Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Items for the agenda need to be submitted to the Port Director by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date of each month. The public is welcome to attend Commission meetings. There is a time set aside at each Commission meeting for “oral communication” in which any public member can address the Commission and staff on any harbor-related topic. Public meetings are usually held at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz.

visit https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting to learn how to join remotely and get more information

Source:: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting

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Mar
13
9:00 AM09:00

CDFW Marine Resource Committee Meeting

The Marine Resources Committee is an advisory body to the Fish & Game Commission. During MRC meetings, topics are discussed in greater detail and more public comment time is given. No decisions are made but it is a good time to engage in your fishery/topic of interest. Topics being discussed include commercial coonstripe shrimp fishery potential regulation changes, staff and agency updates on MPA network enforcement statistics and the Commission Coastal Fishing Communities Policy Implementation.

California Natural Resources Headquarters Building
Second Floor
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Agenda (PDF)(opens in new tab)
How to Join the Meeting (PDF)(opens in new tab)
Meeting Documents (PDF)(opens in new tab) 

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Mar
5
to Mar 11

PFMC March Meeting

https://www.pcouncil.org/council_meeting/march-2025-council-meeting/

Vancouver, WA
The Council will determine whether any in-season actions are required for fisheries scheduled to open prior to May 16. They will also craft three regulatory alternatives for ocean salmon fisheries in effect on or after May 16. Final adoption of alternatives for public review is tentatively scheduled for March 11.
Preseason Report II: Proposed Alternatives and Environmental Assessment Part 2 for 2025 Ocean Salmon Fishery Regulations will be available online in late March at www.pcouncil.org(opens in new tab).

Proposed Subcommittees start Tuesday March 4th
Proposed Advisory bodies start Wednesday March 5th
Council Session begins Thursday March 6th

Public Comment Portal Opens: 1/29/25
Public Comment Portal Closes: 5pm on 2/27/25

Advanced Briefing Book Deadline:
5pm on 2/5/25
Supplemental Briefing Book Deadline:
5pm on 2/24/25

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Feb
26
10:00 AM10:00

CDFW Annual Salmon Information Meeting (Webinar Only)

This annual information meeting covers 2024 spawner abundances returning to the Central Valley and Klamath Basins, 2025 abundance forecasts, and management context guiding the development and implementation of 2025 ocean salmon fisheries. The public are invited to learn about pertinent data and management context shaping the upcoming ocean salmon season. The meeting will be hosted as a webinar only. The meeting link, agenda and other materials will be posted here as they become available.

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Feb
25
5:30 PM17:30

Santa Cruz Port Commission Meeting

Regular monthly Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Items for the agenda need to be submitted to the Port Director by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date of each month. The public is welcome to attend Commission meetings. There is a time set aside at each Commission meeting for “oral communication” in which any public member can address the Commission and staff on any harbor-related topic. Public meetings are usually held at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz.

visit https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting to learn how to join remotely and get more information

Source:: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting

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Feb
18
to Feb 21

PFMC Salmon Technical Team Work Session

The STT meets to complete Preseason Report I: Stock Abundance Analysis and Environmental Assessment Part 1 for 2025 Ocean Salmon Fishery Regulations. This report provides abundance forecast estimates for key salmon stocks, and other information pertinent to the development of management options. This report will be available online in early March at www.pcouncil.org

https://www.pcouncil.org/events/salmon-technical-team-work-session-february-18-21-2025/

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Feb
12
to Feb 13

California Fish and Game Commission Meeting

The Commission will receive an update on and discuss the PFMC process and timeline for developing ocean salmon seasons, and automatic conformance of state regulations to federal regulations. The public may address and/or ask questions of the Commission relating to the implementation of its policies or any other matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission.

California Natural Resources Headquarters Building
Second Floor
715 P Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Agenda (PDF)(opens in new tab)
How to Join the Meeting (PDF)

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Jan
28
5:30 PM17:30

Santa Cruz Port Commission Meeting

Regular monthly Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Items for the agenda need to be submitted to the Port Director by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date of each month. The public is welcome to attend Commission meetings. There is a time set aside at each Commission meeting for “oral communication” in which any public member can address the Commission and staff on any harbor-related topic. Public meetings are usually held at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz.

visit https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting to learn how to join remotely and get more information

Source:: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting

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Jan
8
10:00 AM10:00

OPC Strategic Plan Listening Session

The Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is seeking early public feedback to inform OPC’s forthcoming 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Building from the current 2020-2025 Strategic Plan to Protect California’s Coast and Ocean, the new Strategic Plan will guide OPC’s work to protect California’s coast and ocean through 2030.

A draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan will be released in late Spring 2025 for written public comment. Please share your priorities to inform this draft Strategic Plan using the form below by 11:59 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2025.

Public Input Form

On Wednesday, January 8th there will be an in-person listening session to inform the draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. Please register for the listening session if you plan to attend. Please note important access and transportation information on the registration form. 

Each listening session will begin with an introductory presentation, although members of the public are welcome to attend at any time during the two-hour listening sessions. 

Wednesday January 8th

  • Location: Asilomar Conference Grounds, Mott Training Center

  • Address: 837 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950  

  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

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Nov
26
5:30 PM17:30

Santa Cruz Port Commission Meeting

Regular monthly Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Items for the agenda need to be submitted to the Port Director by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date of each month. The public is welcome to attend Commission meetings. There is a time set aside at each Commission meeting for “oral communication” in which any public member can address the Commission and staff on any harbor-related topic. Public meetings are usually held at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz.

visit https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting to learn how to join remotely and get more information

Source:: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting

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Nov
13
to Nov 18

PFMC Meeting

Hilton Orange County / Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street – Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714-540-7000

PFMC Annual Banquet: 11/14

Proposed Subcommittees start Wednesday November 13th
Proposed Advisory bodies start Wednesday November 13th
Council Session begins Thursday November 14th

Public Comment Portal Opens: 10/7/24
Advanced Public Comment Deadline: 5pm on 10/24/24
Supplemental Public Comment Deadline: 5pm on 11/7/24

Advanced Briefing Book Deadline:
5pm on 10/16/24
Supplemental Briefing Book Deadline:
5pm on 11/4/24

AGENDA and more information HERE

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Oct
22
5:30 PM17:30

Santa Cruz Port Commission Meeting

Regular monthly Commission meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM. Items for the agenda need to be submitted to the Port Director by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date of each month. The public is welcome to attend Commission meetings. There is a time set aside at each Commission meeting for “oral communication” in which any public member can address the Commission and staff on any harbor-related topic. Public meetings are usually held at the Harbor Public Meeting Room, 365A Lake Avenue, Santa Cruz.

visit https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting to learn how to join remotely and get more information

Source:: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/2024-05-28-port-commission-regular-public-meeting

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