California Coastal Conservancy
A watershed-related issue examined by the ENVS 560/L Watershed Systems class at CSUMB.
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Summary
The Coastal Conservancy is a non-regulatory state agency whose goal is to protect and improve natural lands and waterways. This effort is to help people get to and enjoy the outdoors and to sustain local economies along the coast. The Conservancy implements statewide resource plans. Two of the Conservancy website's highlighted projects are the California Water Action Plan and the Wildlife Action Plan. [1]
Areas of focus:
General Structure of Organization
As one of ten agencies under the California Natural Resource Agency, [2] the non-regulatory agency's responsibilities are defined in the Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code.[3].
The California Coastal Conservancy is governed by a Board of Directors which were originally appointed by the Governor and California Legislatures. The 2018 Board consists of the following members [4].
- Chairman Douglas Bosco
- Sara Ramirez Giroux
- Ann Notthoff
- John Laird, Secretary for Natural Resources
- Michael Cohen, Director of the Department of Finance
- Dayna Bochco, Chair of the California Coastal Commission
There are six members of the California Legislature that provide oversight in Conservancy activities. The 2018 members of Legislature are:
- Mark Stone
- Monique Limon
- Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher
- Benjamin Allen
- Anthony Cannella
- Jerry Hill
Central Coast Project Priorities
The Conservancy considers the Central Coast to be Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Santa Cruz County and San Mateo County.
The overall 2018 Central Coast Project Priorities are:
- Complete the Coastal Trail and Improve Access to the Coast
- Protecting Working Landscapes
- Protect, Restore and Enhance Fish and Wildlife Habitat
- Increase Climate Resiliency
- Support Restoration of Waterfronts
The Conservancy achieves its mission through awarding grants to organizations that are willing to undertake projects that relate to their priorities. On March 22nd 2018, the Board of the State of Coastal Conservancy approved 20 grants that are restoration, protection, and public access projects along the California Coast; totaling over $7.6 million dollars. [5]
Projects & Local Impacts
- San Clemente Dam Removal and the Carmel River Reroute [6]
- The Elkhorn Slough Tidal Wetland Program [7]
- California Coastal Trail [8]
References
- ↑ State of California Coastal Conservancy Website - About the Conservancy [1]
- ↑ Coastal Conservancy Fact Page
- ↑ Division 21 of the California Public Resources Code
- ↑ California Coastal Conservancy Governing Board
- ↑ scc.ca.gov/2018/03/22/coastal-conservancy-approves-7-6-million-in-grants-for-restoration-protection-and-access/
- ↑ [www.sanclementedamremoval.org/ San Clemente Dam Removal Project Website]
- ↑ [www.elkhornslough.org/tidal-wetland-program/ Elkhorn Slough Tidal Wetland Program Webpage]
- ↑ California Coastal Conservancy's Coastal Trail Program
Related Links
[California Coastal Conservancy]
Disclaimer
This page may contain students's work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.