ship intake screen with nonindigenous species Read more about Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Rulemaking for Salinity Based Ballast Water Management Requirements

The Commission is initiating a 15-day written comment period for proposed modifications to Article 4.7 of Chapter 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. This follows the Commission’s October 31, 2025 notice of proposed rulemaking regarding these... Read MoreRead more about Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Rulemaking for Salinity Based Ballast Water Management Requirements

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The Commission hereby initiates notification of a 15-day written comment period. Comments relevant to the proposed modifications must be submitted by February 24, 2026, for consideration by the Commission. Written comments may also be submitted by email to... Read MoreRead more about Notice of Modification to Text of Proposed Rulemaking

Aerial photo of The MV Cape Orlando (in Alameda) was undergoing a hull cleaning that the Marine Invasive Species Program was evaluating. Read more about 2026 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates

Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements. Please ensure information regarding California’s Marine Invasive Species Program is distributed to all vessels that arrive... Read MoreRead more about 2026 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates

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The California State Lands Commission is implementing an emergency rule that amends Article 4.7 of Chapter 1, Division 3 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations. The readoption of the emergency rule was effective starting on December 15, 2025.This emergency... Read MoreRead more about Amendments to Article 4.7 of Chapter 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations – Readoption of Emergency Regulation

Read more about Intern research project: Invasive Species Impacts on Indigenous Communities

Final research report from Anjali Johnson, a 2024 Marine Invasive Species Program intern through the California State University Council on Ocean Affairs, Science, and Policy (CSU COAST).Invasive Species Impacts on Indigenous Communities... Read MoreRead more about Intern research project: Invasive Species Impacts on Indigenous Communities