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, March 21, 2025, 9:00 am
Agenda coming soon
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
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...