The Commission is hiring an Office Technician to join our team! We’re seeking someone with exceptional customer service skills, strong attention to detail, and a knack for keeping things organized. 🔗 Visit the link in our bio to learn more.
California State Lands Commission
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Established in 1938, the Commission manages 4 million acres of tide and submerged lands and the beds of natural navigable rivers, streams, lakes, bays, estuaries, inlets, and straits. Read publication: https://bit.ly/4bYOJL3
Our Marine Enforcement Detail partnered in Operation Blitz alongside law enforcement to enforce harbor & navigation laws across the Sac & Yolo waterways. Law enforcement & our partner agencies were promoting safe & responsible boating. We were honored to be part of that effort!
🗓️ Join us on August 13 for two webinars where we will provide information about a study we are preparing that will analyze potential impacts to public trust resources and values from offshore oil and gas pipelines in state waters. This study is known as the APTR, for short.
💫 Join the State Lands Commission as a Contract Analyst! We’re looking for someone with strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the flexibility to support a variety of procurement and contracting activities. 🔗 Visit the link in our bio
What happens when the 1500 ships currently idled in the Persian Gulf for months, accumulating biofouling, return to service? Our Marine Invasive Species Program manager contributed to newly published research examining the likely unprecedented accumulation of species on... (1/2)
🌊 Looking for a career where your work makes a difference? Join the State Lands Commission as a Personnel Specialist to support the employees who make our mission possible. 🗓️ Final filing date: July 24, 2026
🗓️ Mark your calendars! The next State Lands Commission meeting is July 28. Stay informed on decisions affecting California's public lands and waterways. 🔗 View the agenda at the link in our bio.
#DYK 11 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans every year?! This Plastic Free July, your choice matters. Say no to single-use plastics and help protect CA’s marine ecosystems. What’s one plastic-free habit you’ll adopt this month? #PlasticFreewithSLC #PlasticFreeJuly
Every fellowship leaves a lasting impact and we’re grateful Erin spent the past six-months with us. As our @ccst.us Fellow, Erin brought curiosity, thoughtful ideas, and a willingness to jump into new projects. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!
Our highlights recap key actions, including #sealevelrise adaptation, preventing new offshore oil & gas development, protecting tribal cultural resources, and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes the Commission unique as a revenue generating land mgmt agency. 📷: CA DWR
⚽️ With World Cup matches being played in California, we started thinking about a different kind of lineup. Not exactly a soccer team, but each one helps make California’s coast and waterways special. Who’s getting your vote for MVP? #WorldCup #PublicLands
☀️Happy first day of summer and happy solstice! When we think of summer, we think of swimming, ice cream, leisurely evenings on the porch, camping, and the list goes on and on. Summer overflows with wonderful ways to enjoy our public lands.
Heading out on the trail, to the beach, or onto the water? Don’t forget your refillable bottle. Staying hydrated and reducing waste can go hand and hand. A simple refill can help keep California's lands and waters cleaner for everyone to enjoy. #WorldRefillDay
Ever wonder how decisions are made about California's public lands and waterways? The California State Lands Commission will be meeting on June 23, and you can follow along by viewing our agenda and staff reports online. Link in bio. 📷: CA Dept of Water Resources
We excel at preventing marine invasive species introductions from commercial ships. Join Chris Scianni to learn how CA’s Marine Invasive Species Program has safeguarded our waterways and reduced introductions of aquatic invasive species for more than 25 years! #CISAW
Few things in life are as awe-inspiring as our beautiful oceans. On #WorldOceanDay we are reminded of how much joy and peace our oceans bring us and are mindful of our responsibility to protect the ocean and keep it healthy so it continues to evoke wonder and joy.
This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re reflecting on how healthy lands, waterways, and coastlines help shape California’s future. By managing and protecting more than 4 million acres of public lands, we help care for the natural resources that Californians rely on and enjoy. 📷: DWR
Your voice matters in what comes next 📣. We’re developing our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, and your feedback can help guide the work ahead. 🌊🌿 🗓️ Share your thoughts through May 31 at the link in our bio. #strategicplan #publicengagement
California’s Tribal Nations Summit earlier this week embodied the notion that, with collaboration and real listening, you strengthen relationships and accomplish more for tribal nations and tribal land stewardship. Our attendance earlier this week has had a galvanizing effect, inspiring us... (1/2)
There’s no better way to showcase our science-based work to prevent marine invasive species introductions than to share it on social media! Our Marine Invasive Species Program #MISP scientist co-authored, together with the New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority... (1/2)
The @nasaartemis.bsky.social II astronauts, coincidentally, re-entered Earth’s atmosphere during Earth Month. Wonders never cease. All of us at the Commission, and our CNRA family, orbit around the same purpose: honoring and protecting our planet. #HappyEarthMonth #WelcomeHome
The best part of our Commission meeting is when it is over! We’re kidding of course. But we do love sharing our post-meeting highlights because the average person probably doesn’t have time to watch and we’re proud of our work. 🍃 🌊 🚵 bit.ly/4tGTLm9
Happy California Poppy Day from the State Lands Commission! 🧡🏵️ California’s poppies brighten hillsides, open spaces, and public lands across the state this time of year. Enjoy views, take lots of pictures, and help protect these iconic flowers by leaving them where they grow.
Ever wonder how decisions are made about California's public lands and waterways? The California State Lands Commission will be meeting on April 7, and you can follow along by viewing our agenda and staff reports online. 🔗 slc.ca.gov/meeting/apri...
Spring is in bloom across California! Celebrate the first day of spring: 🌿 Take a walk on a coastal trail 🚣 Paddle your way through a local waterway 🐦 Spot wildlife returning for the season 🌊 Visit your favorite beach and leave it better than you found it 🌳 Explore a state-managed open space
Happy #NationalEngineersWeek! ⚙️🌎 We’re celebrating the engineers at the Commission who help steward CA’s lands and waterways through science, smart design, technical expertise, and public service. Your work strengthens safety, sustainability, and resiliency across our state. 👏
🚢 Guess how many vessel inspections we completed last year? 2,068 inspections! Through our Marine Invasive Species Program, we inspect at least 25% of vessel arrivals to help prevent the spread of invasive species in CA waters. #nisaw #invasivespecies
Join us Thursday for our public scoping meetings—the first step in the CEQA process to decommission #PlatformHolly offshore Santa Barbara. As lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act, the Commission has issued a notice of preparation... (1/2)
Roses are red, Wetlands are blue… we made these valentines just for you because nature begets love, and we are all in on this week of love. 💟
Kelp forest recovery, coastal access, Feather & Yuba River protection & invasive species prevention are among the actions the Commission took at its meeting this week. The Commission also issued numerous leases for public lands. Read our highlights: bit.ly/4tBvfng