Public Meeting Information
The following California State agencies hold regular public meetings throughout California to make decisions that impact the quality of our water and the protection of our coastal resources. Public comments are welcome at each meeting. We encourage you to attend and let your voice be heard!
Note that meeting dates and locations are subject to change. Please visit the full meeting calendar link for each agency to check meeting updates.
State Water Resources Control Board
The State Board's mission is to ensure the highest reasonable quality for waters of the state, while allocating those waters to achieve the optimum balance of beneficial uses.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: Tuesday, July 15th at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Coastal Hearing Room California EPA Building
1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA
State Water Board 2008 Meeting Calendar
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Regional Water Quality Control Boards
In addition to the State Water Board, there are nine Regional Boards charged with developing and enforcing water quality objectives and implementation plans to protect the State's waters. For information on a Regional Board meeting in your area, click on the links below.
Meeting Information
Region 7 (Colorado River Basin)
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California Ocean Protection Council
The Ocean Protection Council is charged with coordinating the activities of ocean-related state agencies to improve the effectiveness of state efforts to protect ocean resources.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: September 11
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Exact Location: TBA
Ocean Protection Council 2008 Meeting Calendar
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California Coastal Commission
The Coastal Commission, in partnership with coastal cities and counties, plans and regulates the use of land and water in the coastal zone.
Date: July 9-11, 2008
Location: San Luis Obispo County Government Ctr.
Board of Supervisors Chambers
1055 Monterey Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Coastal Commission 2007 Meeting Calendar
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Marine Life Protection Act Initiative Blue Ribbon Task Force
The Blue Ribbon Task Force oversees regional projects to develop alternative packages of marine protected areas and ultimately makes recommendations to the Califronia Fish and Game Commission on how best to implement the Marine Life Protection Act.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Blue Ribbon Taskforce 2008 Meeting Calendar
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Marine Life Protection Act Science Advisory Team
A science advisory team is appointed to help advise the MLPA Initiative process.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Science Advisory Team 2008 Meeting Calendar
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California Fish & Game Commission
The Fish & Game Commission is involved in the management and wise use of California's fish and wildlife resources. At their public meetings they discuss various proposed regulations, permits, licenses, management policies and other subjects within its areas of responsibility.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: Thursday, August 7th @10am
Friday, August 8th @8:30am
Location: City of Carpinteria
5775 Carpinteria Avenue
Carpinteria, CA
Fish & Game Commission 2008 meeting calendar
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California State Lands Commission
The California State Lands Commission has broad mandates for protection of California's natural environment. The Commission has jurisdiction over all state lands and is responsible for leases and permits on state lands for several purposes including marinas, industrial wharves, tanker anchorages, harvesting of timber, dredging, grazing, mining, oil and gas, and geothermal development.
Upcoming Meetings
Date: August 22nd
Location: Los Angeles, CA, Exact Location TBA
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