Latest Coastal Conservancy News

Hollister Ranch Settlement Agreement (Posted May 29, 2018)

The California Coastal Commission and the Coastal Conservancy have reached a proposed class action settlement with property owners at Hollister Ranch in Santa Barbara County. This settlement, which requires approval by the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, will allow the public to access by water to a stretch of beach and expand programs to bring […]

Coastal Conservancy Public Meeting in Sacramento – May 24 (Posted May 11, 2018)

Douglas Bosco (Public Member), Chair Sara Ramirez Giroux (Public Member) Ann Notthoff (Public Member) John Laird, Secretary for Natural Resources; Bryan Cash (Designated) Dayna Bochco, Coastal Commission Chair; Susan Hansch (Designated) Michael Cohen, Director, Department of Finance; Karen Finn (Designated) Senate Representatives Assembly Representatives Benjamin Allen (District 26) Mark Stone (District 29) Anthony Cannella (District […]

Coastal Conservancy Approves $7.6 million in Grants for Restoration, Protection and Access (Posted March 22, 2018)

Today, the Board of the State Coastal Conservancy approved 20 grants totaling over $7.6 million for restoration, protection and public access projects along the California coast. “Yet again our Board has shown that public money is a powerful force to catalyze and implement projects that protect habitats, enhance communities’ resilience and create public access to […]

Coastal Conservancy Public Meeting in Oakland – March 22 (Posted March 8, 2018)

Douglas Bosco (Public Member), Chair Sara Ramirez Giroux (Public Member) Ann Notthoff (Public Member) John Laird, Secretary for Natural Resources; Bryan Cash (Designated) Dayna Bochco, Coastal Commission Chair; Susan Hansch (Designated) Michael Cohen, Director, Department of Finance; Karen Finn (Designated) Senate Representatives Benjamin Allen (District 26) Anthony Cannella (District 12) Jerry Hill (District 13) Assembly […]

Request for Qualifications for Environmental Services-2019 (Posted March 6, 2018)

The California Coastal Conservancy anticipates a need for environmental, engineering, architectural, landscape architectural, and construction project management consulting services for Conservancy projects and programs over the next twelve months. The Conservancy seeks to identify individuals and firms providing these services. To submit your qualifications, please read the Request for Qualifications and complete the Consultant Questionnaire. […]

State Coastal Conservancy Awards over $2.6 million for Coastal Protection and Restoration (Posted January 18, 2018)

The State Coastal Conservancy awarded a series of grants, totaling over $2.6 million, to seven projects that will protect coastal land, improve watershed health, restore habitat and increase public access to the coast. The full list grants, authorized on January 18 at the Coastal Conservancy’s Board meeting in San Diego, is as follows: Authorization to […]

Santa Ana River Parkway & Open Space Plan (Posted January 16, 2018)

The Santa Ana River Parkway & Open Space Plan planning process involved regional stakeholders and the public in solicitation of project ideas and input regarding opportunities along the Santa Ana River Trail & Parkway. The draft plan is now available for public comment at the link below.  Please provide all comments by February 13, 2018 […]

Start the New Year with a First Day Hike (Posted December 4, 2017)

First Day Hikes encourage people to start the new year in the great outdoors.  On January 1, get out for a walk to connect with nature, enjoy open spaces and get some fresh air. In California, our magnificent coastline is a terrific public resource to explore on January 1 and everyday.  Whether you find a stretch […]

Coastal Conservancy Awards $4.6 Million in Grants for Coastal Protection and Sea Otter Recovery (Posted November 30, 2017)

The California State Coastal Conservancy awarded over $4.6 million in grants to protect, restore and enhance coastal resources at its November 30 Board meeting.  Included in these grants was nearly $100,000 in Sea Otter Recovery grants to 3 programs to protect and restore sea otter populations off the California coast. The Sea Otter Recovery grant […]