What’s coming up at our next Commission meeting? 📋
We’re meeting in Sacramento on October 21. Check out the staff reports and find out how to participate at slc.ca.gov
Taking on aquatic invasive species takes teamwork. Our MISP team presented at both the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisances Species annual meeting and the CA Invasive Species Summit, connecting with others and working to address the spread and impacts of invasive species.
🚢 What’s new with California’s Marine Invasive Species regulations? Several regulations were amended in 2026, and the Marine Invasive Species Program is hosting a webinar to walk through these updates.
🗓️ Join us for an overview and visit the link in our bio for details.
Leave it better. Keep it open. Take care of what we share. 🌿
This year's National Public Lands Day theme, "Caring for Our Shared America," has us thinking about what caring for public lands looks like in our everyday work. We asked our team what that means to them. 👇
We’re at the State Capitol for California Native American Day alongside @opc_california and @calconservation !
There’s a lot happening at the Capitol today, and we’re enjoying the chance to connect, learn, and be part of the community.
Join us! We’ll be here until 2pm.
Tomorrow, we’ll be at the State Capitol for California Native American Day!
📍 State Capitol, West Steps
🗓️ Friday, Sept. 25
⏰ 10am-2pm
🔗 californianativeamericanday.…
We’re grateful to gather and connect with Tribal Nations and community members.
In the field Friday: taking California's biofouling expertise international. 🌎
Our environmental scientist @ceballoslina traveled to Peru to share her expertise on biofouling management & in-water inspections as part of the IMO-Norad TEST Biofouling Project workshop. (1/2)
(2/2) She shared what we’ve learned in California while connecting with experts from around the world working to protect marine environments.
@IMOHQ & MTCC Caribbean #TESTBiofouling
CA State Lands retweeted
Tribes, California, and local governments sign historic agreement to restore vital Clear Lake watershed #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2026/09/1…
We’re celebrating a historic co mgmt agreement uniting 23 Tribal, state & local partners in a shared commitment to restore & protect Clear Lake & its watershed. Today’s signing marks a major milestone in collaborative stewardship and shows what’s possible when we work together.
California became the 31st state on Sept. 9, 1850.
176 years later, there’s still plenty to celebrate. From our coastline and waterways to the lands and communities that make CA home. Today, we’re proud to steward some of the places that make California so special.
📷: CA DWR
Take part in the #CABiodiversityDay #bioblitz Sept 5-13! All you need is a sense of adventure and the @iNaturalistorg app! 📱
Learn more 👉bit.ly/CABiodiversityDay
One year in! 🎉
Executive Officer Matt Dumlao has spent the past year getting to know the Commission’s work from a new perspective – including out on the water. 🔭🌊
A new role, new vantage points, and plenty of work ahead. Happy one-year anniversary, Matt!
🤝August meeting highlights: The Commission advanced a landmark Clear Lake co-management agreement, marked 10 years of offshore oil and gas decommissioning progress, and approved leases supporting climate adaptation and public access.
🌱Full highlights: link in bio
📷: CA DWR
📢 We’re seeking an Assistant Chief to provide leadership and move our work forward. If you enjoy working in administration, and leading a variety of programs and services, we encourage you to apply.
🔗Learn more about the position and application details at the link in our bio.
🌎 In the field: What does invasive species detection and control look like? Sometimes, it looks like a PVC tube covered in golden mussels. Other times, it’s a drone applying targeted herbicide, an airboat moving through invasive weeds, or a detection dog using its nose... (1/2)
We are hiring a senior environmental scientists to provide science-based technical and policy expertise for our climate change and coastal resiliency work. This is a fabulous opportunity to be part of a dedicated team protecting public lands and our coastline.
Apply by Sept. 12!































