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, May 16, 2025, 9:00 am
Agenda coming soon
2025 Sand Summit
Tuesday, April 29, 2025;
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
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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.
Current Projects
BEACON current projects
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…
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…
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
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