BEACON

Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment

What is BEACON

The Beach Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment is a California Joint Powers Agency (JPA) established in 1986 to address coastal erosion beach….

Next BEACON Board Meeting

Next BEACON Board Meeting
Friday, November 15, 2024 9 am
Agenda coming soon

Science Advisory Committee Meeting
Friday, November 8, 2024; 11:00 am
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Representing
Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties

Working Hard

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.

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Current Projects

BEACON current projects

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Kelp Project

For the past decade BEACON has been the Lead Agency in delivering an innovative project to demonstrate a method to re-establish kelp in Goleta Bay. The method was developed by Mr. Bob Kiel of the Seattle Aquarium and requires the insertion of three-foot long (2-inch square) granite columns that…

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Surfers Point Ventura

In June 2023, the City of Ventura was awarded a $16.2 million dollar grant to implement Phase 2 of the Surfers Point Project. Phase 2 of the project is planned to be completed by 2025, complementing construction of Phase 1, completed in 2012. BEACON has been a strong supporter and an active partner…

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Mondo's Cove Public Access Project

The Mondo’s Beach Access Stairway Project has been in active development and project planning for the past four years. Starting in 2019 Beacon staff initiated efforts to develop final planning, design, and engineering for a stairway at Mondo’s Cove.

Latest Stories and Posts

Visioning for Impact – July 2024

At its July meeting the Beacon Board engaged in a facilitated discussion of. board members thoughts on the future of Beacon’s work. The discussion was facilitated by the staff of Stacy Miller Public Affairs. The Board engaged in a lively and spirited discussion with...

May 2024 Ventura Sand Summit Recap

On May 9, 2024 Beacon coordinated the fourth annual Ventura Sand Summit. The Sand Summit is held annually to review the status of various dredging activities in the region. More than four dozen people attended the remote meeting, including representatives of the US...

SAC Equity and Justice Expert Nomination

Applications due by May 31, 2024 The BEACON Science Advisory Committee (SAC) seeks an equity and justice expert to join the BEACON SAC. The Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON), is a California Joint Powers Authority (JPA) that has been...