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 $7 Million for SF Bay and Coastal Restoration, Preservation, and Public Access21 Explore the Coast Grants Awarded to Fund Coastal Programming for Communities Facing Barriers to Access Oakland, CA – Today, the Board of the California State Coastal Conservancy awarded over $7 million to 15 projects to protect and restore the California coast and San Francisco Bay, and increase public access to these natural resources. Included […] (Read more on Coastal Conservancy Awards...)
- Call for Applications to Serve on the California State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast Advisory BoardApplication Due December 15, 2020 Background California’s ocean, coast, and beaches have long been recognized and used as spaces of joy, relaxation, and healing. The State Coastal Conservancy’s Explore the Coast (ETC) grant program seeks to provide coastal experiences for people and communities who face challenges or barriers to accessing or enjoying the coast […] (Read more on Call for Applications...)
- Job Posting: Accountant TraineeJob Description and Duties “Love the coast, the environment and have an Accounting background? This might be the job for you!” The position is located in Oakland, CA. Under the direct supervision of the Accounting Manager, the incumbent performs difficult technical and professional accounting work within the Accounting unit of the Conservancy. Record vouchers to […] (Read more on Job Posting: Accountant...)
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