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How Sediment Plays a Crucial Role in Preserving our Beaches
Southern California could lose up to two-thirds of our beaches to sea level rise in the life span of our children if we don’t take increased, proactive steps now. The state’s clear priority for coastal climate adaptation is to bio-mimic natural systems with resilient...
Carmen Ramirez
Carmen Ramirez served on the BEACON Board of Directors since 2012 Click here to open statement from BEACON
Regional Sediment: Science, Policy, and Programs
Presentation given at BEACON Board meeting on Friday, July 15, 2022
Shifting Sands | Multidisciplinary Approach Needed to Combat Beach Erosion on the Central Coast
July 6, 2022Written by Alex Wilson in the VC Reporter When Kiki Patsch visits the beach, she does not take sand for granted like some sunbathers and surfers might. Patsch has devoted her life to issues related to beaches and coastal erosion as an associate professor...
Ventura Sand Summit Presentation. Regional Sediment: Science, Policy and Programs
Dr. Kiki Patsch gave presentation during the Ventura Sand Summit.
Proposed Designation: Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
By Paul Michel, NOAA Sanctuaries, West Coast RegionPresentation to BEACON Board on January 21, 2022
Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plans – Member Agencies
The Sea Level Rise presentations were given at BEACON Board Meetings over the past year. Click on image to view member agency PDFs.
VC Resilient Coastal Adaptation Project – Planning Context
In the Santa Barbara-Ventura central coast region, BEACON has an important role to play in assisting local and regional adaptation effort. In the past two years, BEACON staff have been working with several local jurisdictions, supporting their efforts to develop local...
BEACON Manager-Scientist Workshop Summary
BEACON held a unique workshop on June 14, 2021 involving public agency managers and academic and governmental scientists to identify needs and opportunities for better alignment of natural and social science research and coastal regional sediment management and...
Santa Barbara County Coastal Resiliency Project
Santa Barbara SLR Adaptation presentation from March 2021 Board Meeting. Click for PDF