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
BEACON Executive Committee Meeting
Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2 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
Fighting Climate Change with Nature – Surfrider Foundation
Surfrider Foundation: "Known for its iconic surf break and natural beauty, Surfers' Point is located along the Ventura coastline in California. However, a poorly designed bike path and rock seawall fell into the ocean in the 1990s, endangering the public and...
University of California awards more than $80 million in state-funded grants to spur climate action
Originally posted August 23, 2023on University of California website More information:Press releaseFunded projectsAs part of a historic partnership between the University of California and the state of California, the University today (Aug. 23) announced it is...
Save the Date: BEACON Manager-Scientist Summit
BEACON is excited to announce the scheduling of the third meeting between Managers and Scientists. This important annual meeting has several complimentary goals, including: continuing BEACON’s series of annual meetings between managers and scientists; providing both...