Take Action Together

Support MPAs: Ask the California Fish & Game Commission to expand California’s Marine Protected Areas (MPA).

Due: ASAP - the Fish & Game Commission will vote to approve or deny MPA proposals in June 2026

Action: Email the California Fish & Game Commission at fgc@fgc.ca.gov supporting MPA Network expansion

1. Use the email template to draft your personal comments & Send your comments via email to the California Fish & Game Commission at fgc@fgc.ca.gov 

2. AND/OR Sign the petitions: 

   1. Point Sal SMCA
   2. Mishopshno SMCA
   3. Environment California’s petition to Governor Newsom

Email Template: This is a guide, but please personalize your comment to make it more effective!

Send to: fgc@fgc.ca.gov

Dear California Fish & Game Commission, 

As a Californian from [INSERT WHERE YOU LIVE], I support the expansion of California’s Marine Protected Area Network, including the designation of the the proposed State Marine Conservation Area off Point Sal. I support the MPA network because... [INSERT PERSONAL REASON AND/OR YOUR CONNECTION TO THE OCEAN]

Examples of potential personal reasons and connections: 

• I live by the beach, 

• I surf/swim/boat/fish, 

• I visit the beach for entertainment/exercise/spirituality, 

• I love marine wildlife like sea otters and whales

• My work is dependent on the ocean as a fisherman, beach-front business owner, kayak guide, marine biologist, etc. 

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME, ADDRESS] <-- often name and address are required for comment to be officially submitted

Want More info? Fact Sheets & Key Resources 

Petition Fact Sheets: 

• Point Sal SMCA Fact Sheet 
• Mishopshno SMCA Fact Sheet 

Photos:

• Photos and Graphics

FAQs:

• FAQs about MPAs 
• California 30x30 FAQ 

Additional information:

• Overview of MPA Petition Process and Timeline 
• Story Map: California MPA Petitions
• NRDC Factsheet: CA MPA Network Decadal Management Review 
• NRDC Blog: Nearly 80 Percent of Californians Support Healthy Marine Protected Areas as the State Decides Their Future
• Letters submitted to date

Oppose BOEM's Offshore Oil Drilling off of the Central Coast

Action: email and/or submit online comments to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to oppose oil and gas leasing off our coast. 

Due: March 30, 2026

Action: submit online comments: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/BOEM-2025-0681-0001

More info here: https://www.boem.gov/regions/pacific-ocs-region/california-oil-and-gas-leasing-activities

Comment Template - Please make this your own! 

Dear Interior Secretary Burgum, 

As a Coastal California resident, I oppose the offshore oil drilling plan. Please protect all U.S. coasts from new oil and gas leasing in the next 5-year offshore drilling plan. Oil executives have even cautioned against their ability to drill faster. 

Our ocean and coasts provide so many benefits – from recreation and tourism enjoyed by millions of people to supporting wildlife. We must protect U.S. coasts from offshore drilling, which pollutes the environment, worsens climate change, and harms communities and local economies.

Stopping new offshore oil drilling is important to me because… 

• I am a surfer, ocean kayaker, scuba diver, fisherman, etc. and the health of the ocean directly affects my activities.

• I am a local business owner who depends on clean beaches and waters for my livelihood.

• I am a coastal resident and have seen the devastation caused by oil spills. 

• Add other reasons and personal connections. Why does this matter to you?

Thank you,

YOUR NAME, YOUR ZIPCODE/CITY
 

Support the Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act - Federal and State

Action: email your Federal Reps to support and pass the Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act, making polluters pay for their harm to people and the environment. 

Due: No current deadline, but sooner rather than later

Online Comment Form: 

Write your congressional today!

Write or Call your State Representatives:

⬇️ Find your State Reps: 

findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov 

CA Senator John Laird

1026 Palm Street, Suite 201, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone: (805) 549-3784

CA Assemblymember

Dawn Addis*

857 Santa Rosa Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Phone: (805) 549-3001

*Dawn Addis is one of the authors of the Make Polluters Pay Act bill, so we can thank her for supporting it and urge our other representatives to support it. 

CA Senator Monique Limon

1111 S. Broadway Street, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Phone: (805) 346-2845

CA Assemblymember Gregg Hart 

1111 South Broadway, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93454

Phone: (805) 346-1237
 

Suggested Call/Postcard Template

Please make this your own!

Hello Senator or Assemblymember __________ ,

As your Central Coast Constituent from __________ (city name), I am reaching out to ________ (thank you for supporting OR to urge you to support) the Polluter Pays Superfund Act (SB 684/AB 1243).  This legislation would hold the top fossil fuel polluters accountable for their part in the climate crisis and force them to pay for the mess they have created. 

My community has been impacted by… 

• Here is where you can share how the climate crisis has personally affected you and your community. 
• Examples: wildfire, poor air quality, drought, contaminated water, flooding, heat waves, increased rates of asthma and cancer, etc.

Please support this legislation so the companies causing the climate crisis are the ones footing the bills that go along with it. 

Thank you,

YOUR NAME, YOUR ZIPCODE/CITY

Tell Congress and Senate: Make the EPA do its Job!

Action: Email your Federal Reps asking them to opposed Trump's repeal of the EPA Endangerment Finding

Due: No current deadline, but sooner rather than later

Online Action Form to contact your Federal Representatives

Click Here to Check-Out Other Sierra Club National Action Items

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