Michael Esgro

This land return reflects the very best of California, honoring tribal leadership, reintroducing keystone wildlife, and investing to help people and nature thrive together. Huge thanks to our partners @CaliforniaDFW @CaliforniaWCB @ConservationFnd

As part of today's historic return of ancestral land in the Sierra Nevada foothills and Central Valley back to the Tule River Tribe, @CaliforniaDFW is helping reintroduce tule elk to the area. It's a critical step in restoring balance to the lands and waters of their ancestors.

🌍 Well done, New Jersey! 👏🏽The state has joined California in the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People — a global effort to conserve 30% of lands and waters by 2030. “Taking better care of nature enables a safe, prosperous future for us all,” said CNRA Secretary @WadeCrowfoot. “We are excited to welcome New Jersey to this global team and look forward to working together on these important shared goals.”🌿 🔗 tinyurl.com/4mpde4r4

Join Secretary Speaker Series on Tues., June 17 for "Saving California's Underwater Forests", as we dive into kelp forests and hear from scientists, tribal experts, fishermen, and artists – all who are fighting to protect and restore these magnificent places. Register now: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📽️ Happening today! Join us for a special free screening of Sequoias of the Sea, a powerful new documentary highlighting the loss of Northern California’s kelp forests. 🗓️ Monday, May 5 | 4:00 PM 📍 @CalNatResources Auditorium, 715 P St., Sacramento 🎤 Stay after the film for a dynamic panel with scientists, tribal leaders, fishermen, and agency partners. Don't miss this chance to learn about the challenges facing our coast—and the people working to restore it. 🔗 Register: opc.ca.gov/2025/04/califo… 🌊 See you there!

Loved connecting w/ the incredible #30x30CA Partnership Coordinating Committee this week. This appointed committee gives their time & expertise to help conserve 1/3 of the state to protect the places, wildlife & plants that support clean air, water, recreation, agriculture & much more.

EXCLUSIVE: The Karuk Tribe in Northern California has entered a first-of-its-kind agreement with the state to practice cultural burning more freely than they have in over 175 years. My story for @latimes: latimes.com/environment/st…

🔬💪 Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Secretary @WadeCrowfoot took a few minutes to chat with Assistant Secretary for Biodiversity (and biologist!) Madeline Drake about the importance of women in science. 🌿🔍 We love seeing strong women leading the way in conservation, research, and innovation! 👩‍🔬✨ California celebrates and supports the next generation of women in STEM. #WomenInScience #STEMinspiration #BiodiversityLeadership #GirlsWhoScience #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience

Jenn Eckerle, OPC’s Executive Director, participated in today’s public listening session for the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan in Imperial Beach, where partners and community members shared their priorities for California’s coast and ocean. We value your input and want to hear from you too! 💙 📍 Upcoming in-person listening sessions: San Francisco – February 12 Long Beach – February 18 💻 Can’t attend in person? Share your thoughts through our online feedback form. 👉 For more details, the feedback form, and session registration, visit: opc.ca.gov/2026-2030-stra…

This year is the halfway point to our #30x30 goal, and we want to hear from YOU! What do you want to see implemented in the next 5 years? Take our survey and help shape the California's conservation efforts. The survey is open until March 16! Link in bio.