Governing Board
The Coastal Conservancy is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, appointed by the Governor and California Legislature, consisting of:
Alternates include:
- Madeline Cavalieri, California Coastal Commission
- Michele Perrault, Department of Finance
- Jenn Eckerle, California Natural Resources Agency
- 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 Over $48 Million for Coastal Access, Restoration, and Climate ResilienceGrants approved at Sept 5 meeting include funding for wildfire resilience, community-based wetland restoration, land acquisitions, and coastal access programming. Fortuna, CA – The Board of the California State Coastal Conservancy approved grant funding for 22 projects, totaling over $48 million, to protect, restore, and improve public access along the state’s coast and coastal […] (Read more on Coastal Conservancy Awards...)
- Coastal Conservancy Public Meeting in Fortuna – September 5Meeting Notice Douglas Bosco (Public Member), Chair Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš (Public Member), Vice Chair Joy Sterling (Public Member) Jeremiah Hallisey (Public Member) Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources; Bryan Cash and Jenn Eckerle (Designated) Caryl Hart, Coastal Commission Chair; Madeline Cavalieri (Designated) Joe Stephenshaw, Director, Department of Finance; Michele Perrault (Designated) Senate Representatives Benjamin Allen […] (Read more on Coastal Conservancy Public...)
- Job Posting: South Coast Deputy Program Manager“Do you love the California Coast and managing people? This might be the job for you!” The State Coastal Conservancy has a rare opportunity for you to join us in protecting California’s iconic lands and waters, restoring vital habitats, and increasing inclusive and equitable enjoyment of the coast and shoreline. This position will work in […] (Read more on Job Posting: South...)
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