Peer-reviewed Journal Publications
The Marine Invasive Species program published its third peer-reviewed scientific journal article this year. The article, published in the Journal Frontiers in Marine Science through a collaboration with the University of Maryland, New Zealand EPA, and Safinah Group in the UK, focused on biofouling and the environmental consequences of cleaning ships while in the water.
Port Readiness Plan
The AB 525 Port Readiness Plan, published by the State Lands Commission, assesses the necessary investments in California ports to support offshore wind energy activities, including construction, assembly, and operations and maintenance.
Workforce Development Readiness Plan
The purpose of the AB 525 Workforce Development Readiness Plan, published by the State Lands Commission, is to recommend workforce development efforts ahead of the necessary seaport investments and activities identified in the Port Readiness Plan.
Commission Releases Alternative Port Assessment to Support Offshore Wind
The study presents the results of a high-level screening to assess the feasibility of developing undeveloped sites or expanding developed waterfronts to support offshore wind energy.
2022 Kapiloff Land Bank report
A report to the Legislature on the activities and accomplishments of the program for the prior year. Read the report here.
2023 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species Program
This is the 11th biennial report to the California Legislature, and it summarizes California Marine Invasive Species Program activities from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021.
2022 Annual Staff Report on the Management of State School Lands
A report to the Legislature on the activities and accomplishments of the program for the prior year. Read the report here.
2022 Coastal Hazards & Legacy Oil & Gas Well Removal & Remediation Program report
A report to the Legislature on the activities and accomplishments of the program for the prior year. Read the report here.
AB 691 Synthesis Report
This report synthesizes the sea level rise vulnerability assessments local trustees submitted to the Commission under AB 691 (Muratsuchi) Chapter 592, Statutes of 2013. The report identifies the major findings from the assessments relative to sea level rise...
2022 Strategic Land Investment Considerations for the School Land Bank Fund
The Commission authorized the Executive Officer to retain a professional real estate broker to assist with acquiring property using School Land Bank Fund revenue. This action follows a recent report prepared for the Commission that provides a strategy to invest in commercial and agricultural property to generate revenue that will benefit CalSTRS, consistent with its mandate under the School Land Bank Act.