Governing Board
The Coastal Conservancy is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor and California Legislature, consisting of:
- Douglas Bosco, Chairman, Public Member
- Ann Notthoff, Vice Chair, Public Member
- Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, Public Member
- Joseph M. Alioto Jr, Public Member
- Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources
- Keely Martin Bolser, Director, Department of Finance
- Steve Padilla, Chair, California Coastal Commission
Alternates include:
- Susan Hansch, California Coastal Commission
- Gayle Miller, Department of Finance
- Bryan Cash, California Natural Resources Agency
Six members of the Legislature, three from each house, provide legislative oversight and participate in Conservancy activities. The oversight members are:
All Coastal Conservancy Staff can be reached at 510-286-1015.
Latest News
- Coastal Conservancy awards $2.4 million for Coastal Access, Restoration, and ProtectionOn January 21, 2021, the Board of the State Coastal Conservancy awarded nearly $2.4 million in grants to protects and restore the California coast and coastal watersheds, and increase public access to these resources. The grants included $130,000 to fill data gaps in the Conservation Lands Network through citizen science data collection events in severely […] (Read more on Coastal Conservancy awards...)
- RFP: Explore the Coast Grant Applications Due March 22, 2021The California State Coastal Conservancy (Conservancy) announces the availability of grants to public agencies, tribes and nonprofit organizations for programs that facilitate and enhance the public’s opportunities to explore California’s spectacular coast. The ocean, coast, and beaches have long been recognized and used as spaces of joy, relaxation, and healing for many Californians. The ability […] (Read more on RFP: Explore the...)
- Coastal Conservancy Public Zoom Meeting – January 2021Meeting Notice Douglas Bosco (Public Member), Chair Ann Notthoff (Public Member), Vice Chair Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš (Public Member) Joseph Alioto Jr. (Public Member) Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources; Bryan Cash (Designated) Stephen Padilla, Coastal Commission Chair; Susan Hansch (Designated) Keely Bosler, Director, Department of Finance; Gayle Miller (Designated) Senate Representatives Benjamin Allen (District 26) Assembly […] (Read more on Coastal Conservancy Public...)
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