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BEACON's opt in email form is now fixed and we encourage you to submit your name and email so you can keep informed on BEACON activities. If you previously filled out the form, we're sorry to say we never received your information. Please accept our apologies and...
Availability of Report on Coastal and Beach Access Research
BEACON has released a new report on beach access, using mobile device location-derived data to research beach use, and beach users’ activities, and inform beach management. BEACON has coordinated a group of managers, academic scientists, and technical experts to...
November 4, 2024, Executive Committee Meeting
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Review.Presentation to BEACON Executive Committe by Marc Beyeer, Executive Director on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
Availability of BEACON Survey on Regional Sediment Management and Coastal Adaptation
Dear Coastal Colleagues, Integral Consulting is supporting the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) with research into the integration of regional sediment management and coastal adaptation. This email is an invitation to participate in a...
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...
Ventura Sand Summit Information
BEACON is coordinating the Ventura Sand Summit in partnership with its member agencies. The annual Sand Summit is an important opportunity to share information about efforts to preserve and enhance our sandy beaches through sustainable coastal restoration and beach...
BEACON Manager-Scientist Summit Summary
The 2023 BEACON Manager-Scientist Summit was held in Ventura this past November. This attached Summit Summary is an important record of the presentations, discussion, input, and formal exchange during the full day summit program. The summit was a major opportunity to...
Science Advisory Committee (SAC) Update
At its March Board Meeting the BEACON Board received a presentation from BEACON Science Advisory Committee (SAC) Co-Chairs Dr. Kiki Patsch and Dr. Doug George on 2023 Activities and Looking Forward to 2024. The BEACON SAC is an important part of the structure of...