The mission of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA or Agency) is to restore, protect, and enhance the environment, to ensure public health, environmental quality, and economic vitality for all Californians.
In furtherance of CalEPA’s mission and in recognition of the need for California youth engagement on environmental concerns, CalEPA developed a policy for youth engagement and launched the California Environmental Youth Advisory Council (Youth Council) to provide a framework for CalEPA and its Boards, Departments, and Office (BDOs) to improve communication and collaboration with California’s youth.
The California Environmental Youth Advisory Council serves as a CalEPA advisory body with three core functions: (1) Serve as a platform to engage California’s youth in meaningful dialogue with CalEPA and its BDOs on environmental issues, (2) Create space for mentorships and education on environmental advocacy that would empower young people to contribute to environmental stewardship, and (3) Elevate youth perspectives and priorities to be recommended in state-level environmental decision-making processes.
There is a virtual information session on August 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Go to this URL for more details and the application online or as a PDF. You are important. Good luck. https://calepa.ca.gov/youthcouncil/