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Public Notice:
CRSMP
Report
Coastal Regional Sediment Management Plan
Central Coast from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu |
 “The
Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and
Nourishment (BEACON) is a California Joint
Powers agency established in 1992 to address
coastal erosion, beach nourishment and clean
oceans within the Central California Coast
from Point Conception to Point Mugu. The
member agencies of BEACON include the
Counties of Santa Barbara and Ventura as
well as the coastal cities of Santa Barbara,
Goleta, Carpinteria, Ventura, Oxnard and
Port Hueneme. The BEACON Board is made up of
two Supervisors from each county and one
counsel person fro each coastal city for a
total of 10. The Board meets every two
months at the City of Carpinteria City
Council Chambers located at 5775 Carpinteria
Avenue.
BEACON is involved in an array of coastal
studies and projects within its jurisdiction
and works in close coordination with the
parks, planning and public works departments
of BEACON’s member agencies.
BEACON is staffed by a combination of
specialist consultants and participation
from member agency staff. Funding for BEACON
comes through annual agency membership dues
and grant funding from State and Federal
Agencies. Specific costal studies and
project development activities are
contracted out by BEACON to other agencies
or consultants. A full organization chart
for BEACON can be seen under BEACON
Organization. “ |
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