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Strategic Plan 2007

c alifornia state coa stal conservancy

Strategic Plan 2007

california state coastal conservancy

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Mike Chrisman, Secretary for Resources

MEMBERS OF THE COASTAL CONSERVANCY

Douglas Bosco, Chairman Jeremy Hallisey Marisa Moret Ann Notthoff Mike Chrisman, Secretary for Resources Michael Genest, Department of Finance Patrick Kruer, Chair, California Coastal Commission Susan Hansch, California Coastal Commission (alternate)Fred Klass, Department of Finance (alternate)Karen Scarborough, California Resources Agency (alternate)

LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

Senator Christine Kehoe Senator Abel Maldonado Senator Joe Simitian Assemblymember Patty BergAssemblymember Loni Hancock Assemblymember John Laird

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Sam Schuchat

DEPUTY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Neal Fishman Nadine Hitchcock

State Coastal Conservancy1330 Broadway, Suite 1300Oakland, CA 94612(510) 286-1015www.scc.ca.gov

The Coastal Conservancy acts with others to preserve, protect, and restore the resources of the California coast. Our vision is of a beautiful, restored, and accessible coastline.

Plan prepared by Coastal Conservancy staffJuly 2007Contact: Nadine Hitchcock(510) [email protected]

FRONT COVER PHOTO: Patrick’s Point, © 2002-2006 Kenneth & GabrielleAdelman, California Coastal Records Project, www.califorinacoastline.org

BACK COVER PHOTO: Santa Monica, by Donald Nierlich

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION: Seventeenth Street Studios

Executive Summary 5

Introduction and Background 6

Coastal Conservancy’s Mission and Vision 7

Business Principles 7

Project Selection Criteria 8

Coastal Conservancy Program Areas 9

Program Summaries/Authorities/Goals/Objectives 11

P U B L I C A C C E S S 11

Goal 1: Coastal TrailGoal 2: Coastal Accessways, Open Space, ParksGoal 3: Coastal and Inland Waterfronts

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Goal 4: Coastal and Watershed Resource ProtectionGoal 5: Restore Biological Diversity in WatershedsGoal 6: Water Quality, Habitat in Watersheds and the OceanGoal 7: Preserving Working LandscapesGoal 8: Reducing Conflicting Uses

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Goal 9: Resource and Recreational GoalsGoal 10: Restoring Natural Habitats and Open SpaceGoal 11: Public Access, Recreation, and EducationGoal 12: Farmland and Rangeland

O C E A N P R O G R A M / O C E A N P R O T E C T I O N C O U N C I L 57

Goal 13: Coordinating and Administering OPC AffairsGoal 14: Healthy and Productive Ocean and Coastal Ecosystems

O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L / O P E R AT I O N A L I S S U E S 61

Goal 15: Efficiency and EffectivenessGoal 16: Using Information TechnologyGoal 17: Communications

APPENDICESAPPENDIX 1:SUMMARY OF COASTAL PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 68

APPENDIX 2:SUMMARY OF SF BAY AREA CONSERVANCY PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 69

APPENDIX 3:SUPPORT BUDGET FUNDING AND PERSONNEL YEARS 70

APPENDIX 4:CONTRACT MANAGEMENT WORKLOAD AND STAFFING LEVELS 71

APPENDIX 5:UPDATE ON LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY 72

APPENDIX 6:CONSERVANCY SUPPORT FUND CONDITION AND SUPPORT BUDGETPROJECTIONS 74

APPENDIX 7: BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FY20/03–FY06/07 75

APPENDIX 8:BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS 1977 TO PRESENT 76

APPENDIX 9:AGENCY SUPPORT AS A PROPORTION OF TOTAL FUNDS 77

APPENDIX 10:CURRENT FUNDING BY SOURCE 78

APPENDIX 11:PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS 1997 TO PRESENT 79

Contents

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THE 2 0 0 3 C OASTAL CONSERVANCY

Strategic Plan was prepared pursuant tothe direction and guidelines provided bythe Department of Finance in Manage-

ment Memo 96-23 (8/9/96) and Budget Letter96-16 (9/23/96). The Conservancy conductedpublic hearings and reviewed preliminarydrafts on March 8, 2007 and May 24, 2007,and a final draft on July 16, 2007. The StrategicPlan was approved by the Coastal Conservancyat a public hearing on September 20, 2007.

The document describes current and histor-ical resource allocation by the Conservancy,public needs served by the agency, policies andprinciples guiding the Conservancy and itsstaff, and the intended and recommendedfuture course of the agency’s efforts. The planstarts with background information about theConservancy, including the Conservancy’s mis-sion and vision, its business principles, andproject selection criteria. The Conservancy’smission is based on 13 statutory authoritiescontained in Division 21 of the PublicResources Code, and these make up four pro-gram areas:

n Public Access

n The San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy

n Coastal Resource Conservation

n Ocean Protection Council

For each program area, there is a descrip-tion of the pertinent statutory authorities,followed by the issues and the Conservancy’spriorities for the program. This is followed byspecific programs goals and objectives, strate-gies to meet the objective, expected outcomemeasures, and a breakout of how the overallobjective will be met within the Conservancy’sfour administrative geographic regions:

n North Coast (Del Norte through coastalMarin counties)

n San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy (nine Bay Area counties)

n Central Coast (coastal San Mateo throughSanta Barbara)

n South Coast (Ventura through San Diegocounties)

The Strategic Plan is a “living” document,intended for reference in the course of con-ducting the daily activities of the Conservancy,and it will be subject to an annual formal eval-uation, and updating within five years.

Executive Summary

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Introduction andBackgroundAudiences for the Plan are: n The Conservancy and its staff, to provide a

policy reference, a comprehensive contextfor evaluating new opportunities and allo-cating resources, and a set of expectationsfor measuring the effectiveness of our efforts

n The Resources Agency, to assist in coordinat-ing the work of the Conservancy with otheragencies and departments and provide abasis for a comprehensive strategy to con-serve California’s natural heritage

n Members of the Legislature, to provide theunderstanding necessary for managementand oversight of the agency and to justifyallocation of the financial resources neededto carry out California’s Coastal Manage-ment Program and other statutory activities

n Control agencies, such as the Department ofFinance, Legislative Analyst, State Auditor,and Department of General Services, toexplain the contribution of the Conservancyto the accomplishment of the state’s resourceconservation priorities, and to provide adetailed projection of the Conservancy’sneeds for funding and staffing

n Our clients—local governments, other stateagencies, private landowners, nonprofit con-servation organizations, and private conser-vation funders—to build on their knowledgeof the Conservancy as a cooperative, assist-ing agency that will be available as a prob-lem-solving partner

n The general public, to invite comment on theactivities of the Conservancy and to explainthe continued need for state investment incoastal resource protection

Assumptions FUNDING WILL CONTINUE to be provided tothe Conservancy to enable it to continue afull program of coastal resource protectionand development.

The Conservancy has experienced phenomenalgrowth in capital outlay funding for expenditureon projects since its inception. In its first 20years, the Conservancy spent approximately$200 million on restoration, acquisition, andaccess projects. During the next five years theConservancy dedicated $400 million to thatwork. In the past five years, between 2001 and2006, Propositions 40 and 50 allocated $380million directly to the Conservancy, the Legisla-ture allocated an additional $46.4 million fromProposition 40 for watershed management proj-ects, and the California Wildlife ConservationBoard granted the Conservancy $40 million forSan Francisco Bay Area wetland projects.

It is anticipated that the next five years’ fundingwill be at levels similar to or greater than thepast five years. The passage of Proposition 84 inNovember 2006 allocated $360 million to theConservancy. Another $90 million is available tothe Conservancy for purposes of ocean protec-tion through the Ocean Protection Trust Fund.

Total funds available to the Conservancy forexpenditure on projects over the next five yearsis approximately $500 million, including bal-ances from recent bonds and Proposition 84.For purposes of planning and prioritizingexpenditures for the next five years, the Con-servancy assumes that $100–150 million ofadditional funds will be available for expendi-ture within the five-year life of the 2007 Strate-gic Plan. These funds will be derived from leg-islative appropriations of unallocated sectionsof Proposition 84, one additional state resourcebond, and some newly developed or allocatednon-bond sources, such as a Bay Area licenseplate. In total, this plan assumes the Conser-vancy will have a total of $600 to $650 millionto spend, $100 to $130 million per year overthe next five years, and that we will continue toleverage Conservancy funds on average by atleast two to one (the amount leveraged varieswith project type, by region, and depending onexistence of other funds, but this average is rel-atively constant over the years). Therefore themonetary value of the combined objectiveswithin this plan totals $1.8–1.9 billion.

6 § introduction and background

THE CONSERVANCY’S RECENTLY completedFive-Year Capital Infrastructure PlanFY08/09–12/13 identified a need for approxi-mately two times the dollar amount assumedto be available to the Conservancy. Addition-ally, like this strategic plan, it also assumesthe Conservancy’s funds will be matched byat least 2–1.

As a result, in order to fully meet identifiedneeds and achieve its mission and goals, theConservancy must be exceptionally strategic in targeting expenditures to the highest pri-ority needs, pursue all opportunities to obtainadditional funding, and where feasible, increasethe level of matching funds.

THE STATE WILL maintain a strong regulatoryprogram controlling the use of coastalresources.

As a result, there will continue to be a need forassistance to landowners and local governmentsto achieve permit compliance and facilitateappropriate new development.

THE LEGAL SYSTEM will continue to be unableto resolve all threats to sensitive resourcesand public use of the coast.

As a result, public acquisition of coastal accessroutes and environmentally sensitive lands willcontinue to be needed.

THE INCREASING POPULATION will continueto drive up the demand for coastal real estateand for coastal recreation opportunities.

This will pose market threats to coastal access,coastal agriculture, and the preservation of wild-life habitat. It will also increase opportunities forthe restoration of older urban waterfronts.

As a result, state government will continueto need an agency able to meet these challengesin the private market, including skills in land-owner negotiation, less-than-fee acquisition,agricultural economics, public development,multi-agency partnerships, and other collabo-rative, noncoercive means of meeting publicgoals.

THE STATE WILL experience an increasinglyethnically diverse population.

As a result, state government will need toincrease staff resources and expenditures forenvironmental education, and public access in underserved areas, and ensure that projectsconsider and, where appropriate, addressenvironmental justice issues.

CLIMATE CHANGE WILL have dramatic physi-cal, ecological, economic, and social impactson coastal, marine, and inland resources.

As a result, the State will need to work withother organizations to reduce atmosphericcarbon, and support planning for adaptation to environmental changes, such as inundationof low-elevation coastal areas, alteration ofriver and stream flows, increased erosion, andhabitat alteration. In addition, expenditures for infrastructure and other projects need toinclude projected climate changes in projectdesigns and siting, and need to incorporateappropriate mitigation measures.

Other planning documentsThe 2007 Coastal Conservancy Strategic Plan is the extension of a process of planning begunby the Conservancy in 1992. It is the third stra-tegic plan written and approved by the Conser-vancy, and builds on the first plan completed in1997 and, more significantly, the second plancompleted in 2003. A number of other keyplanning documents that should be considereda part of this document are included on theaccompanying CD.

Coastal Conservancy’s Mission and Vision THE COASTAL CONSERVANCY acts with oth-ers to preserve, protect, and restore theresources of the California coast, ocean, andthe San Francisco Bay Area. Our vision is of abeautiful, restored, and accessible coastline,ocean and San Francisco Bay Area.

Business Principles THE CONSERVANCY IS a problem-solvingagency, emphasizing “doing” projects that solveproblems (including needed project planning)rather than “planning” (for the purpose of adopt-ing public policy).

n The Conservancy works in cooperation withothers and strives to be an agency whoseinvolvement is sought by others.

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n The Conservancy works on landscape-wideprojects that serve significant regional orstatewide objectives.

n The Conservancy employs the best availablescience for each project, subjecting its proj-ects to independent scientific review whennecessary and feasible.

n The Conservancy values and employs bot-tom-up community-based planning. TheConservancy believes that the best resourceprotection ensues when local citizens partic-ipate in planning the future of their own nat-ural heritage.

n The Conservancy staff adds value by itscombination of technical knowledge, com-mitment to community involvement, andskill at communicating the needs of thecoast to political decision makers. That skilllevel is a resource for California and shouldbe constantly improved and kept current.

n The Conservancy is accountable to the citi-zens of California, and all of the Conser-vancy projects are discussed and acted uponby the board with a full opportunity forpublic involvement.

n The Conservancy strives to minimize proce-dural delay and complexity in its work.

Project SelectionCriteria(For use in the determination of the priority ofConservancy projects under Division 21 of thePublic Resources Code)

Key Criteria Required by the Conservancy n Promotion of the Conservancy’s statutory

programs and purposes

n Consistency with purposes of the funding source

n Support from the public

n Location (must benefit coastal, oceanresources, or the San Francisco Bay region)

• Need (desired project or result will notoccur without Conservancy participation)

• Greater-than-local interest

Additional Conservancy-Adopted Criteria n Urgency (threat to a coastal or ocean resource

from development, natural or economicconditions; pressing need; or a fleetingopportunity)

n Resolution of more than one issue

n Leverage (contribution of funds or servicesby other entities)

n Conflict resolution

n Innovation (for example, environmental oreconomic demonstration)

n Readiness (ability of the grantee and others to start and finish the project in a timelymanner)

n Realization of prior Conservancy goals(advances previous Conservancy projects)

n Return to Conservancy (funds will be repaidto the Conservancy, consistent with theConservancy’s long-term financial strategy)

n Cooperation (extent to which the public,nonprofit groups, landowners, and otherswill contribute to the project)

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Public Access

Coastal Accesswaysn Coastal Trail

n Inland Trail Links/River Parkways

n Diverse Accessways

n OTDs (Offers to Dedicate)

n Alternative Transit Options

Urban Waterfront Restorationn Revitalize waterfronts/

Promote excellence of design

n Commercial Fishing/Ports/Harbors

Environmental Education

Authorities:Coastal Access Program (1978)Urban Waterfronts Program (1984)Coastal Trail (2000)Environmental Education (2001)

Coastal Resources Conservation

Acquisition of Resource/Open Space Lands

Coastal and Ocean HabitatsProtecting, Restoring and Enhancing Biological Diversity

n Threatened/Endangered Habitats

n Habitat Corridors

n Invasive Species

Wetlands, Rivers, Watershedsn Watershed Functions

n Water Quality

n Sand Supply

Preserving Coastal Agriculture

Coastal Zone Management/Conflict Resolution


Authorities:Site Reservation Program (1978)Enhancement Program (1978)Coastal Restoration Program (1978)Watershed Restoration (2003)Coastal and Marine Resource Protection (2003, 2005)Environmental Education (2001, 2005)

SF Bay Conservancy

Protecting, Restoring and Enhancing Biological Diversityn Threatened/Endangered Habitats

(e.g., wetlands)

n Invasive Species

n Habitat Corridors

n Fish Passage

n Water Quality

n Urban Creeks

Public Access, Recreation, and Educationn Bay, Ridge and Connector Trails

n Recreation and Education Facilities

Acquisition of Resource/Open Space and Agricultural Lands


Authorities:SF Bay Trail (1988)SF Bay Conservancy Program (1997)Water Trail (2005)Education (2001, 2005)

CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY PROGRAMS

Ocean Protection Council

Governancen Funding

n Interagency Collaboration

n Enforcement

n Ecosystem-based Management

n Federal Support

n Regional Coordination

Research and Monitoringn Basic Research

n Ocean Monitoring (Mapping, Physical, andBiological Monitoring)

Ocean and Coastal Water Qualityn Support Enforcement of Pollution Controls

n Support Innovation

n Assist in Reducing the Impacts of Once-throughCooling

n Help to Advance Water Quality Testing

Physical Processes and Habitat Structuren Habitat Restoration

n Regional Sediment Management

n Climate Change

Ocean and Coastal Ecosystemsn Marine Life Protection Act

n Marine Life Management Act

n Invasive Species

n Market-based Fisheries

n Sustainable Economic Activity

Education and Outreach

Authorities:CA Ocean Protection Act (2005)

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CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY PROGRAMS (continued)

The four broad areas outlined on the previoustwo pages provide an overview of the Con-servancy’s work. Within these areas—whichare open to flexible interpretation—the Con-servancy undertakes projects. In this docu-ment, the projects are grouped into subpro-grams that roughly correspond to the chapterheadings in Division 21. The projects areselected and evaluated according to specificgoals and objectives. In addition, the Legis-lature has accorded particular importance tocertain major, long-term efforts (such as theCoastal Trail and river parkways), and hasspecified funding sources. Some of theseefforts, such as the Southern California Wet-lands Recovery Project, are being undertakenin collaboration with multiple agencies andother partners.

For each program, there is a brief descrip-tion here of its statutory authorities, and ofcorresponding issues and priorities, that pre-cedes specific goals and objectives. In somecases, projects to address various problemsmay be addressed under a range of statutoryauthorities and with the help of fundingsources available to the Conservancy. Forinstance, agricultural preservation is dealt with mainly through the agricultural con-servation chapter of Division 21. However,projects benefiting agriculture are also carried out through the resource enhance-ment, watershed, and San Francisco Bay Area and public-access programs.

Monitoring and TrackingUnless otherwise noted, all goals and objectivesare meant to be completed over a five-year periodbeginning in July 2007. The primary tool to beused to monitor and track the degree to whichgoals and objectives are accomplished will bethe Conservancy’s project database. Where othertools are necessary to monitor progress, they areidentified following the outcome measure forthat objective. The results of monitoring andtracking objectives will be evaluated and sum-marized in an annual progress report.

PUBLIC ACCESSStatutory Authorities

The California Constitution and the CoastalAct require that public access to and along theshoreline be maximized (Coastal Access ActionPlan, Coastal Commission 1999). Widespreadconcern about losing public access to the coastwas the impetus for Proposition 20 in 1972,which created the Coastal Commission and theultimate passage of the Coastal Act in 1976.Section 30001.5 (c) of the Coastal Act providesthat it is the state’s goal to “maximize publicaccess to and along the coast and maximizepublic recreational opportunities in the CoastalZone consistent with sound resource conserva-tion principles and constitutionally protectedrights of private property owners.

The Coastal Conservancy is directed to“have a principal role in the implementationof a system of public accessways to and alongthe state’s coastline” (Public Resources CodeSection 31400, 31400.1). In 2001, legislationwas enacted requiring the Conservancy tocoordinate the development of a trail in con-sultation with the Department of Parks andRecreation and the California Coastal Com-mission. The legislation specifically directs theConservancy to prepare a plan and coordinatethe development of the California CoastalTrail, and the Conservancy may award grantsand undertake projects to expand inland trailsystems that link to the Coastal Trail (PublicResources Code Sections 31408, 31409).

In 2002, the Legislature declared that inorder to prevent the potential loss of publicaccessways to and along the state’s coastline, itis in the best interest of the state to accept alloffers to dedicate real property that protectopen space or have the potential to provideaccess to the shoreline and view areas, or thatprovide a connection to other public proper-ties or easements. These offers to dedicate fre-quently result from conditions specified indevelopment permits issued by the CoastalCommission. The Legislature has mandatedthat the Conservancy accept any outstandingoffers to dedicate a public accessway that isnot accepted by others within 90 days of itsexpiration date (Public Resources Code31402.2).

Program Summaries/Statutory Authorities/Goals/Objectives

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The Coastal Conservancy’s WaterfrontsProgram was initiated under the Urban Water-front Restoration Act of 1981 (PublicResources Code Section 31300 et seq.). Inpassing the act, the Legislature determinedthat many urban waterfront areas in California“are in need of restoration in order to be thevital economic and cultural component of thecommunity which they once were,” and it pro-vided the Conservancy with authority toundertake projects and award grants forrestoration of urban waterfronts.

The Conservancy’s waterfront authority wasexpanded in 2005 to work within urban coastalwatersheds by supporting projects and activi-ties that are compatible with the preservation,restoration, or enhancement of ocean, coastal,or watershed resources, or that facilitate envi-ronmental education related to these resources.The Conservancy is further allowed to under-take activities and to support events or infra-structure related to coastal, watershed, or oceanresource education and maritime history.

The Conservancy’s authority was furtherexpanded to allow for the Conservancy toundertake or support educational projects andprograms for pupils in kindergarten throughgrade 12, that relate to the preservation, pro-tection, enhancement, and maintenance ofcoastal resources.

SUBPROGRAMS:ISSUES AND PRIORITIESCalifornia Coastal Trail

Development of the California Coastal Trail isa key coastal access mandate for the Conser-vancy. With the spectacular beauty, uniquecoastal towns, and renowned cities of the Cali-fornia coast, a continuous trail along the coastis gaining national and international promi-nence. To support the development of theCoastal Trail and comply with legislative man-dates, the Conservancy established a CoastalTrail Working Group that guided the com-pletion of a plan for the development of thetrail which is “to the extent feasible . . . con-structed along the state’s coastline from theOregon border to the border with Mexico.”The Coastal Trail Plan is completed and wasapproved by the Governor’s Office. TheConservancy is working in partnership withCalifornia Department of Parks and Recre-ation, the California Coastal Commission, and others to implement the recommenda-tions of the Coastal Trail Plan, including mak-ing existing trails part of the system anddeveloping and acquiring new and existingrights-of-way.

Public AccesswaysThere are currently over 1,000 access pointsto the coast, serving a population of over 37million Californians and countless tourists.These stairways, trails, parking lots, restrooms,hzostels, and campgrounds are the mainte-nance and operational responsibilities of local,state, and federal agencies and, in some cases,private concessions and nonprofit organiza-tions. Many facilities suffer from lack of long-term maintenance and need reconstruction.Additional access points are greatly needed toserve a growing population. The Coastal Com-mission has a goal of ultimately having onepublic accessway to the shore approximatelyevery quarter of a mile. Under legislationpassed in 2002, the Conservancy is required toopen at least three new accessways each year.

The Conservancy will provide funding forthe acquisition of land, major repairs andreconstruction, and the construction of newfacilities. To the extent special funds are avail-able (e.g., Coastal Access Account, Whale TailLicense Plate Fund) the Conservancy will pro-vide funds for annual operations, for uniqueprojects, and special events. The Conservancywill work to develop one or more projects thatpromote alternative means of transportationto coastal areas, which will reduce traffic con-gestion and pollution.

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Offers to DedicateThere are already 119 offers to dedicate publicaccess easements to or along the coast thatwill expire in the next five years. These offers,required by regulatory actions of the CoastalCommission, may be accepted by public orprivate organizations. The Coastal Conser-vancy is required by statute to accept any offerthat will expire within 90 days. The Conser-vancy will ensure that these offers are accept-ed and will also work with the Coastal Com-mission to persuade other organizations toaccept such offers, and to open and managethem for public use, where possible.

Urban Waterfront RestorationMany of the state’s waterfront areas have falleninto disrepair. Repair, reconstruction and rede-velopment of these waterfronts can be the keyto the economic revitalization of coastaltowns, especially those suffering from declinesin local industries such as logging and com-mercial fishing. The Coastal Conservancy willsupport planning and implementation ofwaterfront redevelopment in smaller cities andtowns, especially those suffering from declinesin local industries.

Waterfront facilities such as piers, parks,promenades, science and maritime museums,and interpretive centers in the state’s majorcities and tourist centers are regional amenities

and attractions for visitors from around theUnited States and the world, bolstering the Cal-ifornia economy. The Conservancy will supportdevelopment and reconstruction of majorwaterfront and riverfront infrastructure andfacilities with bond funds. The Conservancywill also support restoration of the state’s urbanwaterfronts for coastal-dependent uses, includ-ing the maritime industry, commercial fishing,and harbor improvements that serve foreigntrade. The Conservancy seeks to promoteexcellence of design and the sensitive integra-tion of buildings into the natural coastal envi-ronment. To the extent that appropriate specialfunds are available, the Conservancy will sup-port operations of regional facilities and specialwaterfront educational events.

Commercial Fishing/Ports/HarborsThe commercial fishing industry is in declinedue to depleted stocks of various fish species.This adversely affects communities and region-al economies. The Conservancy will work withother resource agencies to improve the healthof fisheries. It will also work with the fishingindustry to increase its efficiency by support-ing public infrastructure improvements andinstallations.

Maritime commerce is a key Californiaindustry. The expansion or restoration of port

and harbor facilities may conflict with naturalresources protection. The Conservancy willprovide technical and other resources to fur-ther the revitalization of California ports andharbors consistent with other goals.

Education Coastal protection has enjoyed wide popularsupport over the past three decades. By edu-cating citizens about the sensitivity of coastalresources and what they can do to assist inprotection and restoration efforts, this supportcan be sustained and increased. The Conser-vancy is authorized to support educationalprojects and programs for elementary schoolchildren relating to the preservation, protec-tion, enhancement, and maintenance ofcoastal resources. To the extent that appro-priate funding sources are available, theConservancy will assist government and non-profit partners in developing high-qualitycoastal-oriented educational experiences andmaterials for school children. It will assistnonprofit organizations in providing outreachto low-income, underserved, and inland areas.Additionally, the Conservancy will includepublic education in the range of its projects.This may include development of interpretivecenters or other educational facilities, signs,and displays.

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OBJECTIVE 1A

Continue to support efforts to obtainconsensus and refine the alignment of theCoastal Trail.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. In cooperation with the California Depart-ment of Parks and Recreation, the CoastalCommission, local government and affectedlandowners, determine which alignments ofexisting trail should be identified as theCoastal Trail.

2. Identify gaps between existing trails anddevelop specific alignments for those areas.Where gaps are caused by river mouths orharbor entrances, identify feasible methodsto close gaps, such as pedestrian and bicyclebridges or ferries.

3. Identify sections of the Coastal Trail thatshould be wheelchair accessible.

4. Take sea-level rise into consideration whenplanning alignment.

O U T C O M E M E A S U R E S

1. Consensus with the Department of Parksand Recreation and the Coastal Commissionon the alignment of the Coastal Trail

2. Identified methods for closing gaps in theCoastal Trail

M O N I TO R I N G A N D T R A C K I N G

1. Develop maps to indicate current CoastalTrail that is useable by the public.

G O A L 1 n O B J E C T I V E 1 A B A S I S

Based on what has been required to date, to developmaps and obtain consensus about particular alignments.

D I S T R I B U T I O N

Statewide

E S T I M AT E D C O N S E R VA N C Y C O S T

$300,000

F U N D I N G S O U R C E S

Propositions 40 and 84Coastal Access Account Whale Tail License Plate Fund


Public Access Goals & Objectives

Goal 1Develop the Coastal Trail as a

major new recreational amenity,

tourist attraction, and alternative

transportation system, especially

in urban areas, and develop

networks of inland trails that

connect to the coast and parks

and provide other recreational

opportunities.

S TAT E W I D E S T R AT E G Y

The Coastal Trail is the Coastal Conser-

vancy’s core public-access strategy.

The next five years of activity will consist

largely of improving existing public

accessways and constructing new access-

ways in, adjacent to, or connecting

population centers, including inland

waterways that connect to the coast.


OBJECTIVE 1B

Place Coastal Trail signs on approximately 300miles of existing trails within public andprivate ownerships.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Determine locations of all designated pub-licly accessible trails within the Coastal Trailroute.

2. Request authority be delegated to ExecutiveOfficer to provide signs and approve grantsfor Coastal Trail signage up to $40,000.

3. Work with land managers to incorporatethese lands into the Coastal Trail and toplace signs.


1. Miles of existing trails that become identifi-able as part of the Coastal Trail

2. Maps of the Coastal Trail showing thesesections


1. Coastal Trail Working Group and Conser-vancy staff will monitor the completion ofthis objective.

G O A L 1 n O B J E C T I V E 1 B B A S I S

Based on estimates in Completing the California CoastalTrail, up to 300 miles of existing trails can be designatedas part of the Coastal Trail during the planning period.

R E G I O N A L D I S T R I B U T I O N

South Coast: 100 milesCentral Coast: 100 milesNorth Coast: 100 miles


$300,000


Propositions 40 and 84Coastal Access AccountWhale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 1C

Design approximately 94 miles of trails withinpublic and private ownerships.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Work with land managers to plan new trailsegments.

2. Prioritize trail routes within public or non-profit ownerships where trails can be con-structed.

3. Incorporate latest scientific understandingabout sea-level rise into design and siting oftrails.

4. Identify trail segments that could feasiblyaccommodate wheelchair riders.


1. Completed plans


1. Include projects within GIS (GeographicalInformation Systems) database and report to Coastal Trail Working Group.

G O A L 1 n O B J E C T I V E 1 C B A S I S

Based on analysis in Completing the California CoastalTrail, and given current funding and staff resources, up to 94 miles can be added to the Coastal Trail by plan-ning trails within existing rights-of-way.




$5,700,000


Propositions 40 and 84Coastal Access Account

OBJECTIVE 1D

Construct approximately 93 miles of trailswithin public and private ownerships.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Work with land managers to construct newtrail segments.

2. Prioritize trail routes within public or non-profit ownerships where trails can be con-structed.


1. Miles of new trails constructed within exist-ing rights-of-way

2. Miles of new trails constructed that arewheelchair accessible


1. Include projects within GIS database andreport to Coastal Trail Working Group.

G O A L 1 n O B J E C T I V E D B A S I S

Based on analysis in Completing the California CoastalTrail, and given current funding and staff resources, up to 93 miles can be added to the Coastal Trail in thenext five years.




$26,990,000


Propositions 40 and 84Coastal Access Account

OBJECTIVE 1E

Design approximately 52 miles of regional trailsand river parkways along rivers and creeks toconnect inland populations to the coast andexpand recreational opportunities.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Provide funding to public agencies andnonprofit organizations to refine plans forinland trails that connect to the coast.

2. Identify inland trails that need wheelchair-accessible facilities.

3. Prioritize trail routes identified in Complet-ing the California Coastal Trail that connectinland populations to the coast.

4. Incorporate predicted alterations in streamflows and channels into siting and design oftrails.


1. Completed plans for increased miles of trailsconnecting inland areas to the Coastal Trail

G O A L 1 n O B J E C T I V E 1 E B A S I S

Based on estimates and analyses of river parkway andurban stream projects by the Conservancy’s regional workgroups, 52 miles of regional trails and river parkways canbe planned over the next five years. Current projectsinclude San Diego River, Santa Ana River, Los AngelesRiver, Ballona Creek, San Lorenzo River, Carmel River,Russian River, Big River, and Mad River.


North Coast: 30 milesCentral Coast: 12 milesSouth Coast: 10 miles


$7,150,000


Proposition 84Proposition 50 (grants from Resources Agency)Whale Tail License Plate Fund


OBJECTIVE 1F

Construct approximately 56 miles of regionaltrails and river parkways along rivers and creeksto connect inland populations to the coast andexpand recreational opportunities.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Provide funding to construct inland trailsthat connect to the coast and recreationalfacilities, such as parks, along those trails.

2. Implement plans developed in Objective E.


1. Increased miles of trails connecting inlandareas to the Coastal Trail

2. Increased parks along inland rivers andcreeks

G O A L 1 n O B J E C T I V E 1 F B A S I S

Based on estimates and analyses of river parkway andurban stream projects by the Conservancy’s regional workgroups, 56 miles of regional trails and river parkways canbe constructed over the next five years. Current projectsinclude San Diego River, Santa Ana River, Los AngelesRiver, Ballona Creek, Carmel River, San Lorenzo River,Russian River, Big River, and Mad River.


North Coast: 40 milesCentral Coast: 6 milesSouth Coast: 10 miles


$45,700,000


Proposition 84Proposition 50 (grants from Resources Agency)Whale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 1G

Assist in 20 projects that secure real propertyor property interests to facilitate the develop-ment of the Coastal Trail and inland connect-ing trails, or for waterfront parks.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify easements or real property thatneed to be acquired for purposes of con-structing trails or waterfront parks, or otherpublic-access facilities.

2. Acquisitions for trail construction shouldclose gaps or provide regional trailconnections.

3. Target park-poor areas for land acquisitionsfor waterfront park development.


1. Additional property available for trailconstruction or park development

G O A L 1 n O B J E C T I V E 1 G B A S I S

Based on discussions with Conservancy regionalmanagers, up to 20 real estate interests could be securedfor the purposes of trail development, parks, or otherpublic-access needs.


North Coast: 10 projectsCentral Coast: 9 projectsSouth Coast: 1 project


$9,000,000


OBJECTIVE 2A

Develop approximately 11 plans to create orimprove waterfront or watershed projects,including but not limited to parks alongregional trails, multibenefit pocket parks orprojects that demonstrate innovative stormwater management strategies.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Develop and use definition of “underservedcommunity” to prioritize projects that cre-ate parks in underserved communities,especially along river parkways that connectto the Coastal Trail.

2. Develop priority projects in coordinationwith other state and local agencies and non-profit partners.

3. Incorporate latest scientific understandingof sea-level rise into consideration whenplanning parks and infrastructure.


1. Plans for new or improved parks or projects

G O A L 2 n O B J E C T I V E 2 A B A S I S

Underserved communities are those communities with ahigher ratio of residents per acre of parkland than thecounty or city average. Based on estimates and analysesprovided by the Coastal Access Action Plan (1999), theCoastal Commission, Completing the California CoastalTrail, the Conservancy’s regional managers, and theSouthern California Green Visions Project, approximately11 plans can be developed for recreational multibenefitprojects over the next five years.


South Coast: 5 projectsCentral Coast: 4 projectsNorth Coast: 2 projects


$2,800,000


Proposition 84Whale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 2B

Implement approximately 15 projects to createor enhance waterfront or watershed parks,including but not limited to parks alongregional trails, multibenefit pocket parks, orprojects that demonstrate innovative storm-water management strategies.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Prioritize projects that create parks in under-served communities, especially along riverparkways that connect to the Coastal Trail.

2. Develop priority projects in coordinationwith other state and local agencies and non-profit partners.


1. New or improved parks


Public Access

Goal 2Develop a system of coastal

public accessways, open-space

areas, and parks.


Open accessways to currently inaccessible

areas, acquire or otherwise protect open

space and park areas under threat, and

provide funds for major reconstruction of

existing facilities, including upgrades for

wheelchair accessibility.


G O A L 2 n O B J E C T I V E 2 B B A S I S

Based on estimates and analyses provided by CoastalAccess Action Plan (1999), the Coastal Commission,Completing the California Coastal Trail, the Conser-vancy’s regional managers, and the Southern CaliforniaGreen Visions Project, up to 15 park projects can beimplemented over the next five years.


South Coast: 5 areasCentral Coast: 5 areasNorth Coast: 5 areas


$8,100,000


Proposition 84Whale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 2C

Open approximately 17 coastal areas that arecurrently inaccessible or closed to public usewhile respecting the rights of nearby landown-ers and the need to minimize impacts on sensi-tive natural resources.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Give funding priority to the development of accessways to beach and coastal areasthat are currently inaccessible or closed topublic use.

2. Include nearby property owners, localgovernments, nonprofit partners andresource agencies in planning processes.

3. Fund operations and maintenance costs ofopening new accessways, when needed.


1. Public access to areas now closed to thepublic


1. Annual usage reports from property man-agers

G O A L 2 n O B J E C T I V E 2 C B A S I S

Based on estimates and analyses in the Coastal AccessAction Plan (1999), Coastal Commission staff, Completingthe California Coastal Trail, and the Conservancy’sregional managers, up to 17 areas can be developed for public use during the planning period


South Coast: 4 areasCentral Coast: 4 areasNorth Coast: 4 areas


$2,600,000


Propositions 40 and 84Coastal Access AccountWhale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 2D

Ensure acceptance of 119 offers to dedicate(OTDs) public access easements before theyexpire, and work with project partners to open these interests to the public.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Investigate opportunities for grantees orother project partners to accept OTDs.

2. Where feasible, require acceptance of OTDsas a grant condition.

3. Regularly update list of OTDs that are suit-able for acceptance by grantees or otherproject partners.

4. Accept all OTDs that are in danger of expir-ing within 90 days.

5. Provide funds and technical assistance todevelop facilities to open accepted OTDs forpublic use.

6. Fund operation and maintenance of access-ways derived from OTDs.


1. All OTDs are accepted by grantee, projectpartner, or the SCC before they expire.

2. OTDs are developed, operated, and main-tained.


1. Add OTD status field to project database.

2. Link OTD and project databases.


G O A L 2 n O B J E C T I V E 2D B A S I S

The objective of ensuring acceptance of 119 OTDs is basedon analysis of offers with expiration dates in the five-yearplanning period.


South Coast: 95 OTDsCentral Coast: 21 OTDsNorth Coast: 3 OTDs


This involves primarily staff costs. If funds are needed tooffset maintenance costs, estimate $100,000.


Coastal Access AccountWhale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 2E

Fund 24 projects for new and upgraded facili-ties, or reconstruction of dilapidated andunsafe facilities to increase and enhancecoastal recreational opportunities for residentsand visitors.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Correct dangerous conditions by installingstairs, guardrails, and signs.

2. Fund repairs or reconstruction of facilitiesmore than 20 years old or in serious disre-pair.

3. Build new facilities.

4. Assist with facilities that can ease trafficcongestion at popular destination points onthe coast or inland waterways.

5. Incorporate latest scientific understandingof sea-level rise into consideration whenplanning facilities.


1. Greater number of recreational facilities

2. Safer conditions at various key locations inthe Coastal Zone

3. Marked increases in the structural integrityand expected lifespan of access facilities

4. Less traffic congestion

G O A L 2 n O B J E C T I V E 2 E B A S I S

Based on estimates and analyses in Coastal AccessAction Plan (1999) and Completing the California CoastalTrail, and additional analysis from the Conservancy’sregional program managers, 24 projects can be imple-mented during the planning period.


North Coast: 6 projectsCentral Coast: 10 projectsSouth Coast: 8 projects


$11,650,000


Proposition 40 and 84Coastal Access AccountViolation Remediation AccountWhale Tail License Plate

OBJECTIVE 3A

Develop approximately eight waterfrontrestoration plans that encourage and promotepublic access to developed waterfront areas,accommodate tourism where necessary, pro-mote excellence and innovation in urbandesign, protect and restore cultural and his-toric resources, and support commercial andrecreational fishing communities.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Update information on needs/opportunitiesfor waterfront restoration in each region.

2. Solicit proposals and award grants for proj-ects displaying design excellence.

3. Identify and resolve conflicts between dif-ferent uses in key waterfront areas.

4. In coordination with the Ocean ProtectionCouncil, update information regarding spe-cific needs for commercial and recreationalfishing support facilities in regional harbors,and inventory opportunities for preservingor enhancing other coast-dependent uses.

5. Incorporate latest predictions about sea-level rise in the design and siting of newfacilities.


1. Completed plans

G O A L 3 n O B J E C T I V E 3A B A S I S

Based on estimates and analyses of needs by regionalmanagers, review of Coastal Access Action Plan and dis-cussions with staff of the California Coastal Commissionand the Ocean Protection Council, up to eight plans canbe completed in the planning period.


South Coast: 0 plansCentral Coast: 5 plansNorth Coast: 3 plans


$1,650,000


Propositions 40 and 84Whale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 3B

Implement 13 waterfront restoration projectsthat encourage and promote public access todeveloped waterfront areas, support commer-cial and recreational fishing, promote excel-lence and innovation in urban design, increasewheelchair accessibility, and protect andrestore cultural and historic resources

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Restore waterfront facilities and, where pos-sible, leverage funds or seek repayments.

2. Protect and restore coastal cultural and his-torical resources.

3. Modernize facilities for the fishing industryat such key locations as Crescent City,Humboldt Bay, Noyo Harbor, San Francisco,Half Moon Bay, Monterey, Morro Bay, PortSan Luis, Santa Barbara, and San Diego.


Public Access

Goal 3Revitalize coastal and inland

waterfronts.


Focus on areas where economic

development is most needed and has

the greatest impact, and where there is

the most pressure to convert water-

front lands to uses that are not coastal

or waterfront-dependent.


4. Provide facilities to accommodate eventsthat increase public use and enjoyment ofwaterfront areas, including visitor-servingfestivals.


1. Increased visitation, tourism, and economicvitality in waterfront areas in each region

2. Completion of projects displaying designexcellence

3. Notable improvements in the sustainabilityof the commercial fishing industry

G O A L 3 n O B J E C T I V E 3B B A S I S

Based on estimates and analysis of needs by regionalmanagers, review of Coastal Access Action Plan, anddiscussions with staff of the California Coastal Commis-sion, up to 13 projects can be completed in the planningperiod.




$13,250,000


Proposition 84Coastal Access AccountWhale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 3C

Support the planning, design, or implementa-tion of 15 or more interpretive or educationaldisplays, exhibits, and public events emphasiz-ing coastal, watershed, and ocean-resourceeducation, maritime history, and climate-change impacts.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Fund plans for environmental educationcenters.

2. Fund design and content development ofhigh-quality, site-specific interpretive sig-nage and displays.


1. Completed plans

2. Interpretive signage and educational dis-plays that explain global and local environ-mental issues

G O A L 3 n O B J E C T I V E 3C B A S I S

Based on estimates from the Conservancy’s regionalmanagers, 15 environmental education displays, centers,or events can be planned during the next five years.


South Coast: 5 designs, displays, exhibits, or eventsCentral Coast: 5 designs, displays, exhibits, or eventsNorth Coast: 5 designs, displays, exhibits, or events


$1,750,000


Proposition 50Violation Remediation AccountWhale Tail License Plate Fund

OBJECTIVE 3D

Increase education of the public about envi-ronmental issues affecting the coast and inlandwatersheds by constructing or improving 11regional environmental education centers.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Fund construction or improvement of envi-ronmental education centers.

2. Fund fabrication of site-specific interpretivesignage and displays.


1. Constructed or improved centers

2. Interpretive signage and educational dis-plays that explain global and local environ-mental conditions and issues


Based on estimates from the Conservancy’s regionalmanagers, 11 environmental education centers can bebuilt or improved during the next five years.


South Coast: 3 centersCentral Coast: 5 centersNorth Coast: 3 centers


$6,100,000


Proposition 50Violation Remediation AccountWhale Tail License Plate Fund

COASTAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION

Statutory Authorities

N AT U R A L R E S O U R C E R E S TO R AT I O NA N D E N H A N C E M E N T

(Reference: Public Resources Code Sections31053, 31251, 31251.2)

The Coastal Conservancy undertakes projects to enhance coastal resources that, because ofindiscriminate dredging and filling, improperlocation of improvements, natural or human-induced events, or incompatible land uses,have suffered loss of natural or scenic values.Under this authority, the Conservancy pre-serves and increases fish and wildlife habitatand other resource values through publicactions, including acquisition of resource areas, restoration of degraded sites, andavoidance of incompatible uses.

A C Q U I S I T I O N O F S I G N I F I C A N TC O A S TA L S I T E S

(Reference: Public Resources Code Sections31350, 31351)

In cooperation with local governments andother state agencies, the Coastal Conservancyensures that threatened coastal resource landsare identified and protected in a timelymanner.

S O LV I N G L A N D - U S E A N DD E V E L O P M E N T C O N T R O V E R S I E S

(Reference: Public Resources Code Sections31052, 31200, 31203)

The Coastal Conservancy undertakes projects for the purpose of restoring areasthat, because of scattered ownerships, poor lot layout, inadequate park and open space,incompatible land uses, or other conditions,are adversely affecting the coastal environ-ment or are impeding orderly development.The Conservancy assists local governments todirect new development to appropriate sitesthrough public actions, including transfer ofdevelopment, lot consolidation and revisedsubdivision, hazard mitigation, and open-space acquisition financing.

W AT E R S H E D R E S TO R AT I O N

(Reference: Public Resources Code Section 31220)

In order to improve coastal water quality, theConservancy may undertake watershedrestoration projects and award grants for thispurpose in consultation with the State WaterResources Control Board and regional waterquality control boards.

O C E A N R E S O U R C E S

(Reference: Public Resources Code Section 31220)

In order to improve and protect coastal andmarine habitats, the Conservancy may under-take sediment management and living marineresources protection and restoration projects,and award grants for these projects.

Issues and PrioritiesP R O T E C T I O N O F R E S O U R C E SA N D O P E N L A N D S

The primary purpose of California’s CoastalManagement Program is to protect the scarceand unique resource values of the coast. Com-peting and incompatible uses continue tothreaten these values. Acquisition of land infee or less-than-fee title is the Coastal Conser-vancy’s primary means to ensure protection ofthe coast’s ecological, scenic, recreational, andcultural values.

The North Coast region is blessed withexceptional natural resources. Because thisregion is less urbanized than other parts of thestate, large, undeveloped properties still exist.Strategic acquisition of fee-title or conservationeasements on these resource lands can connectpublic lands, and provide large, contiguousblocks of habitat and wildlife corridors.

The Central Coast contains some of thelargest private landholdings in the CoastalZone. Opportunities exist to acquire fee oreasement interests in these properties to pro-tect wildlife habitat and corridors, connect orexpand existing park and recreational lands,and preserve scenic vistas and open space.

There are still many relatively large undevel-oped resource properties on the coast andalong river corridors in Ventura, Los Angeles,Orange, and San Diego Counties. These prop-erties contain habitat for endangered species,are part of wildlife corridors, or are criticalwatershed lands. In some areas, these proper-ties straddle the best alignment for completingthe Coastal Trail and regional links to the trail.

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B I O L O G I C A L D I V E R S I T Y

The California coastal region contains a widediversity of natural plant and animal commu-nities. Globally recognized as unique, many of these communities are severely reduced ordegraded due to human activities. A number ofspecies are listed as threatened or endangered.Isolation and fragmentation of habitat is a keyreason for species declines. In addition toassembling large habitat areas, the Conservancywill seek to establish and protect corridorsamong smaller properties. These habitat corri-dors can help to moderate some of the effects of fragmentation and isolation of properties.

Climate change is predicted to alter habitatsand create additional stressors on some species,possibly resulting in additional species beingthreatened, endangered, or possibly extinct.Protecting, restoring, and enhancing habitat isthe primary method that will be used by theCoastal Conservancy to maintain this biologi-cal diversity. Particular attention will be paid toprotecting critical wildlife corridors that allowfor species migration and adaptation to climatechanges.

The Conservancy will work with state andfederal fish and wildlife agencies, the CoastalCommission, state and regional water qualitycontrol boards, and many other public andprivate organizations to acquire, restore, andenhance scarce habitat areas. To a great extent,the Conservancy’s expenditure of funds on par-ticular habitat-related projects will be takenunder the advisement of these agencies.

INVASIVE SPECIES are of great concernthroughout the coastal region. Invasive specieshave been shown to be the second greatest

threat to biological diversity, second only tohabitat loss. The Conservancy has assisted inreducing infestations of Arundo donax (giantreed), an aggressive species that has invadedriparian corridors throughout the state andone of the major threats to riparian habitat insouthern California. The Conservancy alsohelped with the successful eradication ofCaulerpa taxifolia from two lagoons in south-ern California. Unfortunately, new invasivespecies are a constant reality and threat tocoastal resources. The Conservancy musteffectively target its resources in addressingthese problems. Invasive species experts haveconcluded that prevention of new invasions ismore effective and economically efficient thanresponding to an invasion. Therefore, the Con-servancy will give serious consideration tosupport prevention projects and programs,including public education and research.

WETLAND LOSSES are of particular concern.California’s remaining estuaries, salt andbrackish marshes, freshwater wetlands, andseasonal wetlands support large populations ofshorebirds, raptors, songbirds, and otherwildlife. The estuaries are particularly impor-tant as nurseries and spawning grounds forfish and shellfish, including salmon, steelhead,crab, and other species that have traditionallyprovided the foundation for California’s com-mercial and recreational fisheries. California’swetlands also provide an important function instoring floodwaters, buffering shoreline ero-sion, and helping to filter pollutants.

Biodiversity generally and wetland func-tioning in particular will be impacted by cli-mate change. Species will gain or lose range,

wetlands will move or even vanish, and otherchanges will take place. These must be recog-nized in this plan.

The Southern California Wetland RecoveryProject (SCWRP) is a consortium of 18 state andfederal resource and regulatory agenciesactively working together to protect andrestore coastal wetlands and watersheds fromPoint Conception south to the border withMexico. The Conservancy will continue toadminister the SCWRP and will allocate fund-ing to projects SCWRP identifies as being ofhigh priority.

The Pacific Coast and San Francisco Bay JointVentures provide similar guidance for wetlandrestoration from the Oregon Border throughSan Mateo County. The Conservancy willactively support and participate in the work ofthese organizations.

OTHER HABITATS OF CONCERN that the Con-servancy will seek to protect or restore include:

n Beaches and dunes: California’s beaches andremaining dune systems contain uniqueplant communities, including endangeredplants such as Menzies wallflower, beachlaiya, and beach spectacle pod, and providenesting and feeding habitat for severalendangered birds, including the westernsnowy plover and the California least tern.

n Coastal prairie and scrub: Coastal prairiehabitat, found north of Big Sur, is increasinglyrare. Much of the historical coastal prairie,which contained native bunch grasses andherbs, has been converted over time tointroduced annual grasses and weedyspecies. Coastal scrub habitat can be divided

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into northern and southern habitat types.Both northern and southern coastal scrubcommunities are threatened by developmentalong California’s coast.

n Forests: California’s coastal forests can bebroken into several different types, includ-ing redwood forest, mixed evergreen forest,fire pines and cypresses, and oak wood-lands. Less than 88,000 acres of old growthredwood forests remain, the rest havingbeen logged during the last century and ahalf. Mixed evergreen forests, containingDouglas fir, a variety of oaks, madrones, andCoulter pines have also been heavily logged,and southern oak woodlands are highlythreatened by urban development andconversion to vineyards.

Climate Change

Climate change will affect ocean and coastalhabitats in a variety of ways, including alter-ation of river flows, sea-level rise and conse-quent drowning of shallow-water wetlandhabitats, increased storm surges, and damageto coastal property. It is also expected toincrease inland temperatures and result inmigration of terrestrial and marine species.These impacts will affect many Conservancyprojects, such as the design elevation forrestored wetlands and the location and materi-als for public accessways near the ocean orwaterways. Altered stream flows may affect fishmigration, and uplands may not support cur-rent species composition. Consideration ofthese and other climate-change impacts needto be incorporated into decisions about priori-

tization of expenditures, and into the designand siting of Conservancy-funded infrastruc-ture. The Conservancy will need to supportefforts by the Ocean Protection Council (OPC)and others to improve our understanding ofimpacts of climate change, and to identifytools to mitigate and plan for a range of pre-dicted changes.

Watersheds, Ocean Resources,and Water Quality

Coastal resource problems and solutions oftenbegin upstream. Ownership and developmentpatterns, physical condition, and processes ofcoastal watersheds, rivers, streams, and otherwatercourses are often keys to understandingand solving coastal and ocean problems. Waterpollution requires beach closures and affects fishand wildlife habitat. Loss of upstream habitatand barriers to fish passage greatly diminishsalmon and steelhead populations. Dams havetrapped sediment upstream, depriving beachesof sand, and have led to excessive erosion down-stream. Urban development, agriculture, andother land uses block the public’s ability toreach rivers or use stream corridors as alterna-tive accessways to the ocean.

The Conservancy will continue to use aholistic watershed approach to solving coastalresource problems whenever appropriate. TheConservancy will coordinate its efforts with other local, state, and federal agencies and orga-nizations by working within the governanceframework being developed for watershed pro-grams by the Resources Agency and the Cali-fornia Environmental Protection Agency.

The Conservancy’s watershed projects willaddress the following major issues:

SALMON AND STEELHEAD: In the past 30years salmon and steelhead populations haveshown massive declines from their historicalnumbers, and many have collapsed, largelybecause of inadequate stream flows, blockedaccess to historical spawning and rearing areas,and discharge of sediment and debris intowatercourses from inappropriate land-usepractices. Other contributing factors includeloss of riparian canopy, lack of large woodydebris recruitment to streams, and loss of estu-arine nursery and rearing habitat.

The decline of coastal salmon populations islikely to be exacerbated by climate change.Prolonged droughts, decreasing snow pack,and altered rainfalls are likely to reduce streamflows to levels that no longer sustain anadro-mous fish.

The Conservancy will focus primarily onreopening historical anadromous fish habitatby removing barriers to fish passage on keyrivers, creeks, and tributaries. The Conser-vancy will continue efforts to remove majorbarriers such as the Klamath, San Clemente,and Matilija Dams. The Conservancy will alsocontinue to fund projects that remove or retro-fit culverts and other smaller barriers on prior-ity streams. In addition, the Conservancy willcooperate with the OPC, public agencies andprivate entities to identify minimum instreamflows necessary to sustain anadromous fishpopulations at healthy levels.

On the North Coast, the Conservancy willwork to implement projects based on theNorth Coast Watershed Assessment Program,


the 303(d) list of the Water Resources ControlBoard, salmonid recovery plans, and otherwatershed-based plans.

On the Central Coast, the Conservancy willfund locally based watershed plans and proj-ects, giving priority to watersheds that supportcoho salmon and/or steelhead runs, have localstakeholder support, are on the SWRCB303(d) list for water quality impairment, aretargeted in water quality or endangered speciesrecovery plans, and/or contain significantcoastal resources. The Conservancy will alsofocus on developing permit coordination pro-grams and building local capacity.

On the South Coast the Conservancy willcontinue efforts to restore habitat for southernsteelhead by removing fish passage barriersand restoring riparian habitat along importantsteelhead streams.

RIVER PARKWAYS: River parkways are multi-purpose conservation projects focused on theremnant natural landscapes contained in rivercorridors. In developing river parkway proj-ects, pursuant to Chapters 5.5, 6, and 9 ofDivision 21, the Conservancy will seek torestore functional river systems, preservenatural habitats, provide public access oppor-tunities, protect open space, and providesustainable flood control. It will support high-priority projects over the long term to ensurecontinuity and completion of trail systems tothe ocean.

On the Central Coast, the Conservancy willassist in developing parkways along PilarcitosCreek, Carmel River, and San Luis Creek.

On the South Coast, the Conservancy willcontinue its efforts to develop parkways along

rivers that offer important habitat or recreation-al opportunities, including the Santa Clara,Ventura, Santa Ana, and San Diego Rivers.

WATER QUALITY: Currently, “non-point”sources of coastal water pollution, such as on-site septic systems and polluted storm-waterand agricultural runoff, are the largest causesof coastal water pollution in California(SWRCB and CCC; 2001). Nearly all coastalwatersheds in California are considered“impaired” because of one or more contami-nants (SWRCB: 303(d) List).

The Conservancy will continue to imple-ment appropriate projects under its purview infurtherance of California’s Non–point SourcePollution Control Plan (Program Plan). TheProgram Plan includes a 15-year timeline, withthree short-term five-year plans. The Conser-vancy will also continue to work with theCoastal Commission to designate criticalcoastal areas (CCAs) that are most at risk fromwater pollution and in need of restoration andenhancement.

The Conservancy will continue to supportprojects that help improve water quality byreducing impacts from non–point source pol-lution. The Conservancy will continue to workwith the Clean Beaches Task Force, the SantaMonica Bay Restoration Commission, and oth-ers to advance these projects.

SAND SUPPLY: The natural movement of sedi-ment through coastal watersheds to the shore-line has been altered significantly by humanactivities. Dams, debris basins, channelizedstreams and other flood control structures bothreduce the volume of sediment in fluvial sys-

tems and diminish the ability of rivers andstreams to carry sediment to the ocean. Humaninterference in the natural transport of sedimentcauses beach erosion and subsequent loss ofcoastal access, degradation of wetlands, andobstruction of fish passage in coastal waterways.

The Conservancy will seek to completeprojects that reestablish the supply of sedimentto beaches (including removal of dams) andrestore natural channels. It will support effortsto find opportunities to use sediment fromdebris basins and other sources to replenishbeaches.

Preservation of Working Landscapes

Lands that are used to grow agricultural crops,for grazing, dairy operations, or timber pro-duction constitute “working landscapes.”Throughout the Coastal Zone, these lands,cherished by generations of Californians, playa vital role in maintaining local economies.

With rich soils and a moderate, ocean-influ-enced climate, coastal agricultural lands sup-port specialty crops, some of which can onlybe grown on the coast. The per-acre produc-tion values of coastal agriculture can be asmuch as four times those of inland areas. Graz-ing lands for sheep, cattle, and dairy produc-tion are also an important component ofcoastal agriculture, and an important segmentof the North Coast’s agricultural economy. TheNorth Coast contains 3.4 million acres of tim-berlands; half of California’s annual timber rev-enue is derived from Mendocino and Hum-boldt counties.


The conversion of coastal working land-scapes to residential, commercial, and special-ized uses, such as golf courses, threatens theeconomic viability of remaining working land-scapes, and may also reduce wildlife habitatand the scenic quality of the coast. Other fac-tors affecting the viability of working land-scapes include: difficulty and cost of meetingnew environmental regulations; unreliablewater supplies; constrained access to markets;reduction in acreages beyond what will sustainassociated processing and transport facilities;and incompatibility of surrounding land uses.

The Conservancy will work through itspartnerships to protect working lands byacquiring conservation easements or fee titlefor the state’s most productive and threatenedlands. The Conservancy will also fund projectsto provide improvement, such as adequatewater supplies or improved water storage

capacity, necessary to keep threatened lands inproduction and to strengthen regional agricul-tural economies. Where appropriate, the Con-servancy will also support efforts to improveagricultural practices for the dual purpose ofprotecting agricultural lands and naturalresources.

Coastal Zone Management/Conflict Resolution

The Coastal Conservancy’s jurisdiction encom-passes that of both the Coastal Commissionand the San Francisco Bay Conservation andDevelopment Commission (BCDC). The regu-latory programs of these agencies ensure thatstate and regional land-use policies are carriedout within the San Francisco Bay and coastalregions. This state intervention in land-usedecisions has led to intense controversies over

the years between developers, environmentalgroups, local governments, and the state regu-latory agencies. The Conservancy was createdin part to act as a moderating force in theseconflicts. The Conservancy is able to acquireproperty or use its broad powers, outlook, andauthority to devise creative solutions. In somecases, the Conservancy’s problem-solvingapproach can also be used outside of theCoastal Zone.

The Conservancy can also use its powers toassist the Coastal Commission and local juris-dictions to complete local coastal programs(LCPs). In many cases LCPs have not beencompleted because of ongoing controversiesregarding appropriate development for specificsubregions within a local jurisdiction. TheConservancy will seek to reduce these conflictsthrough key property acquisitions and othermeans.


OBJECTIVE 4A

Protect 25,400 acres of significant coastal andwatershed resource properties.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. In consultation with government and non-profit partners, identify priority resourcelands, including critical wildlife corridors.

2. Support efforts to complete and maintainthe protected lands GIS database.

3. Regularly meet with national and regionalnonprofit organizations, foundations, otherlocal, state, and federal agencies, and realestate brokers to determine appropriate leadagencies for priority acquisitions, and toavoid duplication of effort and ensureawareness of real estate trends and proper-ties likely to be on the market.

4. For each potential acquisition, determinewhether fee interest or easements areneeded.

5. Identify appropriate entity to acquire andmanage real-property interests.


1. Acres protected for landscape-level conser-vation of natural communities, and scenicor recreational resources


1. Quantify protection results.

G O A L 4 n O B J E C T I V E A B A S I S

The objective of 25,400 acres is based on estimates ofregional program managers, in consultation with theWildlife Conservation Board, Department of Fish andGame, Department of Parks and Recreation, CoastalCommission, and nonprofit organizations.


South Coast: 2,200 acresCentral Coast: 8,700 acresNorth Coast: 14,500 acres


$91,550,000


Propositions 40, 50, and 84Habitat Conservation FundFuture bonds



Goal 4Acquire significant coastal

resource properties.


Protect resource lands that: 1) connect

existing public and other protected lands

to provide large, contiguous blocks;

2) protect habitat and wildlife corridors;

3) support regional plans (e.g., recovery

plans for listed species); and 4) preserve

scenic vistas and open space.

OBJECTIVE 5A

Develop 28 plans for the restoration andenhancement of coastal habitats, includingcoastal wetlands and intertidal areas, streamcorridors, dunes, coastal terraces, coastal sagescrub, redwood forest, oak woodlands, Douglasfir forests, and coastal prairie, and for preven-tion, eradication, or control of invasive species.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Participate in local and regional strategicplanning processes to target most importantresources and assess local and regionalstrategic resource plans.

2. Develop partnerships with nonprofit organi-zations, local, state, and federal public agen-cies, and promote public outreach.

3. Develop local capacity to plan and imple-ment resource-enhancement projects.

4. Facilitate resolution of conflicts that impedeefforts to conserve coastal resources.

5. Complete planning phases that will leadtoward project implementation, includingresource enhancement plans, conceptualplan, detailed designs, environmental docu-mentation, and permitting.

6. Fund research of invasive-species preven-tion strategies and develop prevention pro-grams.

7. Incorporate predicted evolutions in habitatdue to climate change when planningrestoration and enhancement.


1. Plans completed that incorporate predictedhabitat evolutions from climate change

2. Invasive-species prevention programsdeveloped


Estimates of the numbers of plans are based on infor-mation from regional program managers, in consultationwith the Wildlife Conservation Board, Coastal Com-mission, Department of Fish and Game, and nonprofitorganizations.




$8,600,000


Propositions 40, 50, and 84Habitat Conservation Fund



Goal 5Restore and enhance biological

diversity in coastal watersheds.


For identified key regional habitat types,

concentrate on restoring systems that are

of sufficient size and complexity to help

ensure lasting ecological integrity.

OBJECTIVE 5B

Restore and enhance 6,820 acres of coastal habi-tats including coastal wetlands and intertidalareas, stream corridors, dunes, coastal sage scrub,coastal terraces, redwood forest, oak woodlands,Douglas fir forests and coastal prairie.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Implement priority projects.


1. Acres restored or enhanced


Estimates of the numbers of acres based on informationfrom regional program managers, in consultation with theWildlife Conservation Board, Coastal Commission, Depart-ment of Fish and Game, and nonprofit organizations.


South Coast: 1,300 restored acresCentral Coast: 4,020 restored acresNorth Coast: 1,500 restored acres


$41,875,000



OBJECTIVE 5C

Implement approximately 25 projects to pre-serve and restore wildlife corridors bothbetween core habitat areas along the coast andfrom coastal to inland habitat areas.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify core coastal habitat areas.

2. Prioritize and implement projects to pre-serve or create links between core habitatareas.

3. Implement restoration projects within thehabitat corridor.


1. Permanent protection or restoration ofimportant habitat corridors affecting signifi-cant populations of various species


Preservation and restoration of 25 habitat corridors isbased on estimates from regional program managers inconsultation with the Wildlife Conservation Board,Coastal Commission, and nonprofit organizations, includ-ing the Missing Linkages Project.




$20,000,000



OBJECTIVE 5D

Implement 16 projects that target prevention,control or eradication of non-native invasivespecies that threaten important coastalhabitats.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Coordinate with local partners to identifyand develop strategic projects that are likelyto be successful over the long term, includ-ing comprehensive, watershed-basedapproaches and rapid-response efforts.

2. Support public education to prevent theintroduction and spread of invasive species.


1. Invasive species controlled or eradicatedwithin targeted projects areas

2. Education materials developed anddistributed


Sixteen projects to eradicate non-native species arebased on estimates from regional managers in consulta-tion with the Department of Fish and Game, Wildlife Con-servation Board, California Biodiversity Council, and non-profit organizations including the California Invasive PlantCouncil. Many projects involve removal of Arundo donaxon various river corridors and removal of terrestrialspecies, such as pampas grass.





$6,100,000


Proposition 84Tax check-off

OBJECTIVE 5E

Implement two projects to support the recov-ery of the southern sea otter (Enhydra lutrisnereis) population.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Support research that will increase under-standing of factors that contribute to seaotter mortality, including sources and trans-port mechanisms of biotoxins, pollutants,and disease agents, and that will clarify rela-tionships between direct and indirect causesof death.

2. Support study of live sea otters, includingmonitoring their distribution and abun-dance, and research to increase understand-ing of their functional biology and develop-ment and application of improvedinstrumentation and tagging methods.

3. Support continuation of programs to sal-vage and study fresh otter carcasses.

4. Support projects designed to restore orenhance sea otter habitat.

5. Implement management actions, includingeducation and outreach, that promise tohelp the sea otter population to recover.


1. Number of research/study projects

2. Number of management measures, includ-ing education and outreach efforts

3. Increase in otter population

4. Delisting of the southern sea otter as a fed-erally threatened species


1. Track federal listing status.


Proposition 84Tax check-off


OBJECTIVE 6A

Develop 21 plans to preserve and restorecoastal watersheds and create river parkways.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Participate in state watershed coordinationprocesses.

2. Participate in local watershed planninggroups.

3. Promote public outreach and communityinvolvement.

4. Fund the development of watershed andriver parkway plans.

5. Incorporate predicted alterations in streamflows when developing plans.


1. Plans are developed for high priority water-sheds and river parkway projects.


Consultation with the Wildlife Conservation Board,Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game,Department of Parks and Recreation, and nonprofitorganizations.




$7,150,000



OBJECTIVE 6B

Implement 49 projects to preserve and restorecoastal watersheds and create river parkways.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Fund the implementation of projects to pre-serve and restore coastal watersheds andcreate river parkways.

2. Promote public outreach and communityinvolvement.


1. Completed projects


Consultation with the Wildlife Conservation Board,Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game,Department of Parks and Recreation, and nonprofitorganizations.




$15,250,000





Goal 6Improve water quality, habitat,

and other coastal resources

within coastal watersheds and

the ocean.


Develop and implement projects to protect

and restore riparian, coastal, and marine

ecosystems, including projects to improve

water quality, protect and restore fish

and wildlife habitat, implement endan-

gered species recovery plans, and restore

coastal wetlands, floodplains, and

watershed lands.

OBJECTIVE 6C

Develop 112 plans to remove barriers to fishpassage and ensure sufficient instream flow tosupport fish habitat.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Prioritize barriers for removal based onexisting statewide and regional assessments,and conduct additional assessments asneeded.

2. Fund the development of plans, designs,permits, and California EnvironmentalQuality Act (CEQA) compliance documentsrequired for the removal of fish barriers.

3. Plans for designs of barrier removal willincorporate predicted stream-flow alter-ations information.

4. Identify opportunities for securing adequateinstream flows in key coastal watersheds.


1. Priorities identified

2. Plans completed


Consultation with the Wildlife Conservation Board,Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game,NOAA Fisheries, Department of Parks and Recreation,and nonprofit organizations.




$8,750,000



OBJECTIVE 6D

Implement fish barrier removal projects toopen or improve 99 miles of habitat.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Remove or modify culverts and streamcrossings.

2. Construct fishways that restore access.

3. Modify diversions to ensure adequateinstream flow.


1. River miles opened to fish

2. Projects completed

3. Presence of fish in previously inaccessiblehabitat

4. Measurable improvement in instream flowlevels


1. Measure spawning returns.

2. Periodic measurement of instream flows


Consultation with the Wildlife Conservation Board,Coastal Commission, Department of Fish and Game,NOAA Fisheries, Department of Parks and Recreation,and nonprofit organizations.




$38,000,000




OBJECTIVE 6E

Complete approximately 19 plans to improvewater quality to benefit coastal oceanresources.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Plan wetland and riparian projects thatimprove water quality, where appropriate.

2. Develop plans for projects that reduceimpacts of urban runoff to coastal water-sheds, beaches, and the ocean.

3. Identify pollution hotspots affecting restora-tion of coastal ocean resources.

4. Disseminate information and provide fund-ing to address pollution cleanup and pre-vention, using best-management practices.

5. Work with marine laboratories and otherdepartments to track ocean pollutants.


1. Plans completed

2. A system created to track and monitorocean pollution

G O A L 6 n O B J E C T I V E 6E B A S I S

The estimate of 19 plans is based on discussions with theSanta Monica Bay Restoration Project, Coastal Commis-sion, resource conservation districts, and regional waterquality control boards.




$2,900,000


Propositions 40, 50, and 84

OBJECTIVE 6F

Implement 16 projects to improve waterquality to benefit coastal resources.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Implement wetland and riparian projectsthat improve water quality.

2. Implement projects that reduce impacts ofrunoff to coastal watersheds, beaches, andthe ocean.

3. Promote agricultural practices that reduceerosion, sedimentation, and pollution.

4. Provide funding for projects that addresspollution cleanup and prevention, usingbest-management practices.


1. Measurable water quality improvements inproject areas

2. Fewer beach closings and marked improve-ment in waterfront environments

3. Reduction in agricultural and septic-systempollution


1. Long-term water quality monitoring bynonprofit organizations, local governments,and regional water quality control boards.

G O A L 6 n O B J E C T I V E 6F B A S I S

Based on discussion with staff of the Santa Monica BayRestoration Project, California Coastal Commission, andregional water quality control boards




$7,750,000




OBJECTIVE 6G

Assist in the development of seven projectsthat constitute regional approaches to themanagement of shoreline erosion and sedi-ment management.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue to assist in the completion andimplementation of the California SedimentManagement Master Plan.

2. Assist in the planning and implementationof projects to remove barriers to sedimenttransport in rivers and streams.

3. Explore opportunities for beneficial reuse ofsediment.


1. Measurable increase in natural sediment toa littoral cell

2. Significant increase in sand retention onselected beaches

3. Estimated historical sediment flow reestab-lished on a river or stream

4. Prevention of erosion

G O A L 6 n O B J E C T I V E 6G B A S I S

Based on discussions with the Coastal Sediment Man-agement Work Group, sponsored by the ResourcesAgency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Projectsmay be integrated into other ongoing efforts, includingremoval of dams and experimental placements of sedi-ments into nearshore environments from coastal wetlandrestoration projects. Projects may also involve additionalstudies of the nearshore environment and pollution mon-itoring critical to determining the impacts of beach nour-ishment projects.


South Coast: 4 projectsCentral Coast: 2 projects


$3,500,000


Propositions 40 and 50


OBJECTIVE 7A

Acquire approximately 74,070 acres of work-ing-lands conservation easements or fee inter-ests over strategic properties in key coastalwatersheds.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Update/refine identification of strategic agri-cultural preservation areas and status ofagricultural economies in each coastalcounty.

2. Update/refine identification of strategic tim-berland areas and status of timber economyin northern coastal counties.

3. Update/refine identification of priorityproperties in each county.

4. Determine landowner interest and localsupport.

5. Provide funding for the acquisition of work-ing landscapes.

6. Identify and/or develop new tools (i.e. floodeasements) to resolve flooding impacts onagricultural and other lands while enhanc-ing coastal resource habitat.

7. Coordinate with the California Departmentof Conservation and Wildlife ConservationBoard to integrate farmland and timberlandpreservation and habitat protection.


1. Permanent protection of agricultural pro-ductivity and scenic and habitat values asso-ciated with priority coastal farmland

2. Permanent protection of working forestsand natural resource values associated withpriority forestland


1. Obtain data sufficient to identify projecteddevelopment that threatens conversion ofagricultural lands.

2. Track the number of acres of protected landin the database.

3. Compare protected total/annual acreage toconversion rate in each area if informationis readily available.


The goal of 74,070 acres is based on analysis by regionalmanagers of the most critical remaining working lands ineach region. Lands to be protected are on the urban/ruralboundaries of coastal towns or are otherwise underthreat of development or conversion..


South Coast: 200 acresCentral Coast: 3,870 acresNorth Coast: 70,000 acres


$44,000,000(Most of these lands would be acquired as “significantproperties” under Goal 4.)

F U N D I N G S O U R C E




Goal 7Preservation of working

landscapes.


The top priorities for protection are working

lands, including croplands, grazing lands,

and working forests within the urban

fringe, and/or where there are continuing

resource protection/agricultural produc-

tion conflicts, or threats of subdivision

and conversion to other uses.

OBJECTIVE 7B

Provide funding for 38 plans for projects thatfoster the long-term viability of coastal work-ing lands, including projects to assist farmers,ranchers, and timber producers to reduceimpacts of their operations on wildlife habitatand water quality.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Investigate and identify significant naturalresource areas and waterways that areadversely impacted by operations of work-ing lands.

2. Consult with agencies and nonprofit orga-nizations to identify where planning isneeded for restoration or protection of lands,and where there are landowners interestedin improving their land use practices.


1. Completion of plans that when imple-mented will reduce or eliminate impacts of working-land practices.


The goal of 38 plans is based on analysis by regionalmanagers of key needs in each region in consultationwith local farm bureaus, Natural Resource ConservationService, resource conservation districts, CaliforniaDepartment of Forestry, Department of Conservation,nonprofit organizations, and farm economists.


South Coast: 1 planCentral Coast: 7 plansNorth Coast: 30 plans


$2,850,000

OBJECTIVE 7C

Implement approximately 60 projects that fos-ter the long-term viability of coastal workinglands, including projects to assist farmers,ranchers, and timber producers to reduceimpacts of their operations on wildlife habitatand water quality.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Fund facilities that increase producers’access to markets.

2. Fund demonstrations of water efficiency,implementation of best-management prac-tices, and other conservation measures.

3. Help resolve conflicts between agriculturalproductivity and wildlife resources andhabitat.

4. Participate in discussions regarding foodsafety and developing regulations.

5. Develop permit coordination, green certifi-cation, and fish-friendly programs throughresource conservation districts and nonprof-it organizations.

6. Acquire buffer strips along sensitive habitatand watercourses.

7. Provide assistance to farmers throughresource conservation districts and nonprof-it organizations to reduce erosion andencroachments into streams.

8. Coordinate with regional water quality con-trol boards to help land managers complywith changing regulations (e.g. eliminationof farm-waiver programs).


1. Strengthening of, or progress toward, stabi-lization of local and regional working-landeconomies


1. Monitor legislation and regulations affect-ing coastal agriculture and timberland.


The goal of 60 projects is based on analyses of key needsin each region by regional managers in consultation withlocal farm bureaus, the Natural Resource ConservationService, resource conservation districts, CaliforniaDepartment of Forestry, Department of Conservation,nonprofit organizations, and farm economists.




$6,750,000


Propositions 40 and 84Special Deposit Accounts (Carlsbad funds)


OBJECTIVE 8A

Resolve 6 land-use conflicts stemming fromlocal coastal programs, work toward elimina-tion of “white holes” (areas where there is nocertified local coastal program), and partici-pate in habitat-conservation planning.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Coordinate closely with staff of the CoastalCommission, San Francisco Bay Conserva-tion and Development Commission, andlocal governments to update and refinebaseline information pertaining to problemareas.

2. Communicate with local land-use authori-ties and others regarding land-use conflicts.

3. Develop plans with local decisionmakers toimplement lot consolidations, transfer ofdevelopment programs, partial acquisitions,or other methods for addressing these issueswhere appropriate.

4. Work with wildlife agencies to assist indeveloping and implementing natural com-munities conservation plans.


1. Focus on the resolution of at least 6 land-useconflicts of the highest priority throughacquisition of property interests, redesign of subdivisions, transfer development credit programs, or partial development.

G O A L 8 n O B J E C T I V E A B A S I S

The goal of resolving six land-use conflicts is based ondiscussions with staff of the Coastal Commission, SanFrancisco Bay Conservation and Development Commis-sion (BCDC), and local jurisdictions. This goal overlaysother goals. Other goals and objectives will be met to theextent feasible in a manner that resolves various land-use issues within the Coastal Zone and BCDC zones.


South Coast: 2 resolutionsCentral Coast: 3 resolutionsNorth Coast: 1 resolutions





Goal 8Provide nonregulatory alter-

natives to reduce conflicts

among competing uses in the

Coastal Zone.


Assist the Coastal Commission, San

Francisco Bay Conservation and Develop-

ment Commission, and local jurisdictions

in resolving the most difficult land-use

conflicts.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CONSERVANCY PROGRAMStatutory Authority

Chapter 4.5 of Division 21 recognizes the BayArea as a region with unique “natural resourceand outdoor recreational needs” and the cen-tral focus of an “interconnected open-spacesystem of watersheds, natural habitats, scenicareas, agricultural lands, and regional trails.”(Reference: Public Resources Code Sections31160, 31161, 31162, 31163)

The San Francisco Bay Area ConservancyProgram addresses the resource and recreation-al goals of the San Francisco Bay Area, includ-ing: improving public access; protecting,restoring, and enhancing natural habitats andrelated lands; assisting in the implementationof the Coastal Act, the San Francisco Bay Plan,and local government plans; and promoting,assisting, and enhancing projects that provideopen space and natural areas that are accessi-ble to urban populations for recreational andeducational purposes.

Issues and Priorities

N AT U R A L R E S O U R C ER E S TO R AT I O N A N D P R O T E C T I O N

WETLANDS: Approximately 20 percent of theBay Area’s tidal marshes, seasonal wetlands,and other wetland habitats remain. Theremaining wetlands and adjoining uplandsprovide habitat critical to the survival ofalmost 50 endangered and threatened speciesprotected by the federal or state Endangered

Species Acts. Landscape-scale acquisitions ofSan Francisco baylands have occurred over thepast decade. While acquisitions of remainingwetlands, particularly seasonal wetlands anduplands adjacent to tidal wetlands, remainimportant, the Bay Area Program’s focus is nowthe planning and implementation of wetlandrestoration and enhancement projects. Eradi-cation of introduced species of Spartina andhybrids is essential to ensure the success ofwetlands restoration projects and is the goal ofthe Invasive Spartina Project managed by theConservancy.

The Bay Area Program will continue towork with the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture,a federally chartered consortium of federal,state, and local agencies and private organiza-tions, to assist in the implementation of goalsidentified in Restoring the Estuary: An Imple-mentation Strategy for the San Francisco BayJoint Venture (2001). The Joint Venture’sstrategy uses the Baylands Ecosystem HabitatGoals (1999) for its scientific basis andincludes acreage objectives to protect, restore,and enhance wetland habitats.

The Bay Area Program will continue to sup-port the Subtidal Habitat Goals Project todevelop recommendations for restoration,management, and research of the subtidalhabitats of San Francisco Bay. The Bay AreaProgram will also support implementation ofthese recommendations to help to achieve anet improvement of subtidal ecosystem func-tion. Eelgrass and native oysters are expectedto be a major focus of the restoration recom-mendations. For the purpose of this StrategicPlan, the definition of wetlands is broadened toinclude subtidal habitats.

UPLAND HABITAT AND CONNECTING

CORRIDORS: Habitat conversion, habitat frag-mentation, and habitat degradation are theleading causes of biodiversity loss. Protectingwildlife habitat in the Bay Area will be particu-larly challenging as population is forecasted toincrease by over one million people by 2020,to approximately 8.75 million people (Associa-tion of Bay Area Governments, 2005). Growthis expected to be concentrated in the north andeast bay counties, since other counties haverelatively less land available for development.

The Bay Area Program will fund efforts toprotect and preserve upland wildlife habitatand connecting corridors with an emphasis on landscape-sized reserves and connections.The program will work with state and federalresource management agencies, the Bay AreaOpen Space Council, local and regional publicagencies, and nonprofit organizations to iden-tify key parcels. The program will also fund andprovide technical assistance. In the short term,efforts will be focused on protecting the mostthreatened and most critical habitat areas.

WAT E R S H E D S A N D S T R E A M S : Some 75creeks or rivers drain directly into the SanFrancisco Estuary. All have been degraded tosome degree by urban development and manykinds of pollution. Many creeks now runalmost entirely in underground culverts orhard-bottom channels, their functions limitedto carrying storm water and non-point pollu-tion to the Bay. Such conditions directly affectfish and wildlife, human health, recreation,and water quality in the San Francisco Bay, as well as the water supply for agricultureand industry.

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The Bay Area Program will work with theSan Francisco Bay Joint Venture, the IntegratedRegional Water Management Program, andothers to undertake projects that restore thebroad functioning of Bay Area creeks, rivers,and watersheds. Projects that provide multiplebenefits and include educational or recreation-al features will be favored.

P U B L I C A C C E S S , R E C R E AT I O NA N D E D U C AT I O N

Within the San Francisco Bay Area, the Con-servancy will focus on providing a connectedsystem of public accessways along the coast,San Francisco Bay, and the ridgelines connect-ing to urban open spaces and public facilities.This will be accomplished by working with theAssociation of Bay Area Governments, the SanFrancisco Bay Conservation and DevelopmentCommission, the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council,and numerous open space districts, parksdepartments, land trusts and other nonprofitorganizations to plan, fund, and develop theSan Francisco Bay Trail, the San Francisco BayArea Water Trail, the Bay Area Ridge Trail, andother regional trails.

The Bay Area Program will also improvepublic access by providing related facilitiessuch as interpretive centers, picnic areas,staging areas, interpretive signs, docks andpiers, and campgrounds. Public access will

also be improved by including wheelchair-accessible or other ADA-compliant elementsin Conservancy-funded projects, wherefeasible.

Urban recreational and educational facili-ties provide a range of benefits to citizens ofthe region, especially children. These benefitsinclude economic revitalization and culturalenrichment, recreational and exercise oppor-tunities to promote health and fitness, andinterpretation of natural resources and scienceeducation. The Conservancy will focus itsurban public access, recreation, and educationefforts on providing land and facilities thatwill benefit the largest number of people,reach underserved populations, and providethe greatest opportunity for environmentaleducation.

O P E N S P A C E A N DA G R I C U LT U R A L P R E S E R VAT I O N

The San Francisco Bay region has lost signifi-cant open-space lands to urbanization. Thelong-term goal is to protect approximately 2million acres of open space in the Bay Area.The Bay Area is more than halfway towardmeeting this goal, with approximately 1.1 mil-lion acres already protected.

A key component of open space in the BayArea is the region’s rangelands and prime,unique, and important farmlands. Scarce and

expensive water and energy supplies, conflictswith neighbors over pesticide use, foreign andnational competition, and the reduction ofagricultural support services all reduce the via-bility of agriculture. Agricultural lands are inneed of protection from conversion to residen-tial and commercial uses. These lands typicallyprovide multiple benefits, including wildlifehabitat and connecting corridors, scenic views,open space, and a supply of local agriculturalproducts to people in the Bay Area, reducingthe negative impacts of transporting food longdistances. The Bay Area Open Space Counciland other organizations have identified severalareas of important farmland within the regionthat can be protected through acquisition ofeasements, as well as large areas of rangelandsthat can be protected through acquisition ofeasements or fee title.

The Bay Area Program will work to acquireopen space and agricultural conservation ease-ments in key areas to protect the scenic qualityof the region and support the continuance ofagriculture. To protect local farmlands, the BayArea Program’s enabling legislation may needto be broadened in regard to the protection ofagricultural resources. Agricultural lands arereferenced in Chapter 4.5, but are not explicit-ly listed as a goal, although they fall under thecategory of “open space resources of regionalimportance.”

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OBJECTIVE 9A

Maintain and update lists of high-priority areasfor the Bay Area Program, including projectsthat protect and restore natural habitats andother open-space lands of regional significance,and those that improve public access to andaround the bay, connecting the ridges, coast,and urban open spaces.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Contact all major partner organizationsevery two years to obtain information ontheir recent accomplishments and currentpriorities.

2. Complete GIS database of existingprojects.

3. Work with partners to identify areas thatare underserved by trails, parks, and open space.

4. Support the ability of environmental jus-tice organizations, watershed groups, non-governmental organizations, and localagencies to adequately develop projectsand concepts for consideration as regionalpriorities.

5. Support assessments and regional plan-ning that help to quantify needs and estab-lish priorities for conservation, restora-tion, and recreation.

6. Complete the Upland Habitat Goals, Subti-dal Goals, and Green Vision projects toidentify priority restoration and protectionprojects.

7. Participate in the Bay Area Open SpaceCouncil, the San Francisco Bay JointVenture, and other regional organizationsto determine priority conservation andrestoration areas.

8. Work with the Bay Area Ridge TrailCouncil, the San Francisco Bay Trail Pro-ject, and San Francisco Bay Area WaterTrail Project partners to identify prioritiesfor completion of regional trails.

9. Develop priorities for agricultural con-servation with the California Departmentof Conservation, resource conservationdistricts,nonprofit organizations that pro-tect agricultural lands, and local agencies.

10. With local stakeholders and jurisdictions,the San Francisco Bay Regional WaterQuality Control Board, Integrated RegionalWater Management Program, and others,designate priority areas for watershed andstream restoration that will serve multiplewater resource management objectives.

11. Maximize effectiveness in implementingBay Area Program goals on the coast sideof Bay counties.

12. Support assessments that evaluate theeffectiveness of Conservancy-fundedprojects in meeting the Strategic Plan’sgoals.

San Francisco Bay Area Conservancy Program

Goal 9Maintain and update lists of

long-term resource and recre-

ational goals for the San

Francisco Bay Area.

R E G I O N A L S T R AT E G Y

Ensure efficiency and coordination

among agencies and organizations in

developing project priorities and an

effective database.


1. A biannual set of identified Bay Area Pro-gram priority areas and projects

2. Completed and maintained GIS database,including digital layers of completed andin-progress projects


Section 31163(a) requires the Conservancy to cooperatewith public and nongovernmental organizations to identi-fy and use long-term resource and outdoor recreationalgoals to guide the ongoing activities for the San Francis-co Bay Area Conservancy Program. The Conservancy willdo this by reviewing updated regional and general plansand consulting with staff of agencies, districts, and non-governmental organizations about updated priorities.


$1,500,000


OBJECTIVE 10A

Protect approximately 3,000 acres of wetlandhabitat throughout the nine Bay Area counties.For purposes of this objective, wetlandsinclude tidal, managed, riparian, riverine, andsubtidal habitats.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Work with public agencies or nonprofitorganizations able and willing to protect,acquire, and manage wetland properties.

2. Identify willing sellers of fee titles or ease-ments, as appropriate, on wetland proper-ties identified as priorities for acquisition.

3. Negotiate and complete acquisition of theseproperties.

4. Seek matching funds for wetland acquisi-tion projects and support the work of theSan Francisco Bay Joint Venture to obtainadditional funds.


1. The numerical goal for protection of acres is met on time and is accomplished in acooperative manner with other agenciesand organizations.


Needs and goals for wetland protection are generallyderived from the Baylands Ecosystem Habitat Goalsreport, the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture’s Implemen-tation Strategy, and the preliminary work to develop aSubtidal Goals document. Priorities are further refinedthrough consultations with staff from agencies andother experts.


$5,000,000


Propositions 12, 40, and 84Proposition 50 grant funds from Wildlife Conservation Board



Goal 10Protect, restore, and enhance

natural habitats and connecting

corridors, watersheds, scenic

areas, and other open-space

resources of regional

importance.


Protect and restore lands of sufficient

size or scope, or that are components of

landscape efforts, in order to help ensure

lasting ecological integrity for key regional

habitat types; protect and restore lands

that play critical roles in watershed

functions and processes; and protect

lands that provide important view

sheds and critical wildlife corridors.

OBJECTIVE 10B

Develop plans for restoration or enhancementprojects covering approximately 3,500 acres ofwetlands. For purposes of this objective, wet-lands include tidal, managed, seasonal, ripari-an, and subtidal habitats.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify governmental and nongovernmen-tal partners to assist in planning and planreview for identified priority wetland areasin need of restoration or enhancement.

2. Initiate and participate in planning effortsfor these identified areas collaborativelywith partners.

3. Conduct outreach and involve interestedparties in restoration or enhancementplanning.

4. Apply for and assist partner organizations inobtaining matching funds.

5. Incorporate scientific knowledge aboutimpacts from global climate change in plandesigns.


1. Completion of restoration or enhancementstudies, plans, and environmental docu-ments needed to implement projects.


Restoration/enhancement plans for 3,500 acres of wet-lands is derived from the five-year proportion of the 20-year goals identified in the San Francisco Bay Joint Ven-ture’s Implementation Strategy, and the preliminarywork to develop a Subtidal Goals document. Prioritiesfurther refined through consultations with staff fromagencies and other experts.


$5,000,000



OBJECTIVE 10C

Restore or enhance approximately 10,000acres of wetland habitat throughout the nineBay Area counties. For purposes of this objec-tive, wetlands include tidal, managed, season-al, and subtidal habitats.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify governmental and nonprofit part-ners to assist in implementing wetlandrestoration or enhancement plans.

2. Seek matching funds for wetland restorationor enhancement projects, and support thework of the San Francisco Bay Joint Ventureto obtain additional funds.

3. Support funding for monitoring that evalu-ates the effectiveness of Conservancy-fund-ed restoration or enhancement projects inmeeting their goals.


1. Implementation of restoration or enhance-ment plans meeting the acreage goal


1. Review project monitoring to assess theeffectiveness of Conservancy-fundedprojects.


Protect approximately 20,000 acres of uplands wildlifehabitat, connecting corridors, scenic areas, and otheropen-space resources of regional significance throughoutthe nine Bay Area counties.


$20,000,000



OBJECTIVE 10D

Protect approximately 20,000 acres of uplandswildlife habitat, connecting corridors, scenicareas, and other open-space resources ofregional significance throughout the nine BayArea counties.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Work with public agencies and nonprofitorganizations able and willing to acquireand manage upland properties.


2. Identify willing sellers of fee title or ease-ments, as appropriate, on upland propertiesidentified as priorities for acquisition.


4. Seek matching funds for acquisition projectsand support the work of the Bay Area OpenSpace Council to obtain additional funds.


1. The numerical goal for acquisition is met on time and is accomplished in a coopera-tive manner with other agencies andorganizations.


Needs and goals for upland acquisition were generallyderived from the draft results of the Upland Goals and GreenVision projects of the Bay Area Open Space Council. Priori-ties were further refined through consultations with stafffrom agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other experts.


$33,000,000



OBJECTIVE 10E

Develop plans for restoration or enhancementprojects covering approximately 5,000 acres ofuplands habitat.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify governmental and nonprofit organi-zation partners to assist in planning and planreview for identified priority upland areas inneed of restoration or enhancement.


3. Conduct outreach and involve interested par-ties in restoration or enhancement planning.



1. Completion of restoration or enhancementstudies, plans, and environmental docu-ments needed to implement projects thatmeet the acreage goal

G O A L 10 n O B J E C T I V E 10E B A S I S

Restoration/enhancement plans for 5,000 acres of uplandsare generally derived from the draft results of the UplandGoals and Green Vision projects of the Bay Area Open SpaceCouncil. Priorities were further refined through consulta-tions with staff from agencies, nonprofit organizations, andother experts.


$1,000,000



OBJECTIVE 10F

Restore or enhance approximately 5,000 acresof uplands habitat throughout the nine BayArea counties.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify governmental and nonprofit organi-zation partners to assist in implementingupland restoration or enhancement plans.

2. Seek matching funds for uplands restorationor enhancement projects and support thework of the Bay Area Open Space Council toobtain additional funds.

3. Support monitoring that evaluates theeffectiveness of Conservancy-fundedrestoration or enhancement projects inmeeting their goals.


1. Implementation of restoration or enhance-ment plans that meet the acreage goal

G O A L 10 n O B J E C T I V E 10F B A S I S

Implementation of 5,000 acres of uplands restoration orenhancement is generally derived from the draft results ofthe Upland Goals and Green Vision projects of the Bay AreaOpen Space Council. Priorities were further refined throughconsultations with staff from agencies, nongovernmentalorganizations, and other experts.


$4,000,000




OBJECTIVE 10G

Develop plans for restoration or enhancementprojects covering at least 15 linear miles ofriparian or riverine habitat.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify governmental and nonprofit organi-zation partners to assist in planning andplan review for identified priority riparianand riverine areas in need of restoration orenhancement.


3. Conduct outreach and involve interested par-ties in restoration or enhancement planning.



1. Completion of restoration or enhancementstudies, plans, and environmental docu-ments needed for implementing projectsthat meet the mileage goal.


Restoration/enhancement plans for 15 linear miles of ripari-an or riverine habitat is generally derived from the San Fran-cisco Bay Joint Venture’s Implementation Strategy. Prioritieswere further refined through consultations with staff fromagencies and other experts.


$1,500,000



OBJECTIVE 10H

Restore or enhance approximately 10 linearmiles of riparian or riverine habitat throughoutthe nine Bay Area counties.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify governmental and nonprofit part-ners to assist in implementation of riparianor riverine habitat restoration or enhance-ment plans.

2. Seek matching funds for riparian or riverinehabitat restoration or enhancement projectsand support the work of the San FranciscoBay Joint Venture to obtain additionalfunds.

3. Support monitoring that evaluates the effec-tiveness of Conservancy-funded restorationor enhancement projects in meeting theirgoals.


1. Implementation of restoration or enhance-ment plans that meet the linear mileage goal

G O A L 10 n O B J E C T I V E 10H B A S I S

The goal of implementing 10 linear miles of riparian or river-ine habitat restoration or enhancement is generally derivedfrom the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture’s ImplementationStrategy. Priorities were further refined through consulta-tions with staff from agencies and other experts.


$2,500,000



OBJECTIVE 10I

Plan 5 projects that protect, restore, orenhance watershed functions and processes forthe benefit of wildlife or water quality.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Identify governmental and nonprofit organi-zation partners to assist in planning and planreview for identified priority watersheds inneed of restoration or enhancement.

2. Initiate and participate in planning efforts forthese identified areas collaboratively withpartners.

3. Conduct outreach and involve interestedparties in restoration or enhancementplanning.

4. Seek matching funds for watershed restora-tion or enhancement planning efforts andsupport the work of the Integrated RegionalWater Management Plan’s Watershed Func-tional Area Group to obtain additional funds.


1. Completion of watershed restoration orenhancement studies, plans, and environ-mental documents needed for projectimplementation

2. Measure improvements in water quality andwildlife populations

G O A L 10 n O B J E C T I V E 10 I B A S I S

The number of watershed restoration/enhancement plans isgenerally derived from the Integrated Regional Water Man-agement Plan’s Watershed Functional Area Document. Prior-ities were further refined through consultations with agen-cies’ staff and other experts.



$1,000,000



OBJECTIVE 10J

Develop 5 plans or studies to prevent, control,or eradicate non-native invasive species thatthreaten important habitats in the San FranciscoBay Area.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Coordinate with local partners to identifyand develop strategic projects that are likely to be successful over the long term,including comprehensive, watershed-basedapproaches and rapid-response efforts.

2. Support research into prevention metho-dologies, efficacy of control or eradicationtreatments, and development of alterna-tive control or eradication treatmentmethodologies.

3. Seek matching funds for invasive speciesprevention, studies, planning, control, and eradication.


1. Completion of invasive species control plansand studies that meet the numerical goal

G O A L 10 n O B J E C T I V E 10 J B A S I S

The number of projects is generally derived from the DraftCalifornia State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan,lessons learned from past and current Conservancy inva-sive-species-control projects, and consultations with inva-sive-species experts.


$1,000,000


Propositions 40 and 84Proposition 50 grant funds from Wildlife Conservation Board

OBJECTIVE 10K

Implement 5 projects or programs to prevent,control, or eradicate non-native invasivespecies that threaten important habitats in theSan Francisco Bay Area.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Coordinate with local partners to identifyand develop strategic projects that are likelyto be successful over the long term, includ-ing comprehensive, watershed-basedapproaches and rapid-response efforts.

2. Support prevention programs, includingpublic education, to prevent new introduc-tions of invasive species or the spread ofexisting infestations.

3. Seek matching funds for invasive speciesprevention, studies, planning, control, anderadication.


1. Implementation of invasive species projectsand programs that meet the numerical goal

G O A L 10 n O B J E C T I V E 10K B A S I S

The number of projects is derived from the Draft CaliforniaState Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan, lessonslearned from past and current Conservancy invasive-species-control projects, and consultations with invasive-species experts.


$7,000,000


Propositions 40 and 84Proposition 50 grant funds from Wildlife Conservation Board


OBJECTIVE 11A

Develop approximately 25 plans that providerecreational facilities such as picnic and stag-ing areas, docks and piers, campgrounds, park-ing lots, interpretive signs, and interpretive oreducational centers.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Plan recreation and public-access improve-ments within projects that also protect andrestore habitat, when it can be done withouthaving adverse impacts on environmentallysensitive areas and wildlife.

2. Plan recreation and public-access improve-ments on newly acquired public lands, min-imizing negative impacts to wildlife andhabitat.

3. Continuously accept and rank new applica-tions for funding public access and relatedfacilities.

4. Solicit proposals and conduct outreach topartner organizations to develop regionallysignificant recreational projects.

5. Working with partner organizations, devel-op plans and designs for new programs andfacilities.

6. Work with partner organization to obtainmatching funds.


1. Plans for at least 25 new or expanded facili-ties or programs by the target date


The number of plans listed, 25, is based on consultationswith staff of parks agencies and districts, and on esti-mates of matching funds available from project propo-nents. Plans include county general plans, East ShoreState Park General Plan, City of San Jose’s Greenprint forParks and Facilities, East Bay Regional Park District’sMaster Plan, the Golden Gate National Parks Associa-tion’s Long-Range Plan, BCDC’s San Francisco Bay Plan,the Strategic Plan for the Santa Clara County Parks andRecreation System, Marin County Open Space District’sStrategic Plan, and Sonoma County Agricultural Preserva-tion and Open Space District’s Connecting Communitiesand the Land: A Long-Range Acquisition Plan.


$2,500,000





Goal 11Improve public access, recreation,

and educational facilities and

programs in and around San Fran-

cisco Bay, along the coast, the

ridgelines, in urban open spaces,

and natural areas.


Ensure completion of major segments of

the San Francisco Bay, Ridge, and Water

Trail systems, and connectors among

other significant regional trails, acquire

publicly accessible open-space lands,

ensure completion of recreational facili-

ties of regional significance, implement

projects, and provide educational projects

and programs that engage people in

hands-on restoration or trail-building

activities.

OBJECTIVE 11B

Implement approximately 20 projects that pro-vide recreational facilities such as picnic andstaging areas, docks and piers, campgrounds,parking lots, interpretive signs, and interpre-tive or educational centers.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Implement recreation and public-accessimprovements within projects that also pro-tect and restore habitat, when it can be donewithout having adverse impacts on environ-mentally sensitive areas and wildlife.

2. Construct recreation and public-accessimprovements on newly acquired publiclands.

3. Continuously accept and rank new applica-tions for funding public access and relatedfacilities.

4. Solicit proposals and conduct outreach topartner organizations to develop regionallysignificant recreational projects.

5. Work with partner organization to obtainmatching funds.


1. Construction of at least 20 new or expandedfacilities or programs by the target date.


The number of projects to be implemented, 20, is basedon consultations with staff of parks agencies and dis-tricts, on plans listed below, and on estimates of match-ing funds available from project proponents. Plansinclude county general plans, East Shore State Park Gen-eral Plan, City of San Jose’s Greenprint for Parks andFacilities, East Bay Regional Park District’s Master Plan,Golden Gate National Parks Association’s Long-RangePlan, and the San Francisco Bay Plan.


$5,000,000



OBJECTIVE 11C

Complete 20 projects that increase the amountof land accessible to the public or provide cor-ridors for trails.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Work with public agencies and nonprofitorganizations able and willing to acquire,open and manage properties for publicrecreation.

2. Identify willing sellers of fee title or public-access easements, as appropriate, on proper-ties identified as priorities for acquisition.


4. Seek matching funds for acquisition proj-ects and support the work of the Bay AreaOpen Space Council to obtain additionalfunds.


1. The numerical goal for projects thatincrease accessibility is met on time and isaccomplished in a cooperative manner withother agencies and organizations.


The number of projects that increase the amount of landaccessible to the public is generally derived from thedraft results of the Green Vision Project of the Bay AreaOpen Space Council. Priorities were further refinedthrough consultations with staff from agencies, nonprofitorganizations, and other experts.


$15,000,000




OBJECTIVE 11D

Develop plans for approximately 15 miles ofthe San Francisco Bay Trail.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration intrail planning with the Bay Trail Project ofthe Association of Bay Area Governments.

2. Using the gap analysis developed for the BayTrail and working with local partners, iden-tify priority areas for additional trail links,and initiate trail planning.

3. Work with partner organizations and theBay Trail Project to obtain matching funds.

4. Consider available science regarding sea-level rise in siting and designs for Bay Trailinfrastructure.


1. Numerical goals for planning Bay Trailmiles are met on time.


The goal of developing plans for 15 miles of Bay Trail isbased on the San Francisco Bay Trail Plan and the gapanalysis completed in 2005 and updated in 2007. Theanalysis involved a GIS-based mapping system to identi-fy the trail gaps and detailed cost estimates for the spe-cific improvements likely to be needed. Bay Trail staffworked closely with local government partners to identifytrail gaps.


$2,000,000



OBJECTIVE 11E

Construct approximately 30 miles of the SanFrancisco Bay Trail.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration intrail construction with the Bay Trail Projectof the Association of Bay Area Govern-ments.

2. Using the gap analysis developed for the BayTrail, and working with local partners, con-struct priority trail links.

3. Work with partner organizations to obtainmatching funds.


1. Numerical goals for constructing Bay Trailmiles are met on time.


Completion of 30 miles of Bay Trail is based on the SanFrancisco Bay Trail Plan and the gap analysis completedin 2005 and updated in 2007. The analysis involved aGIS-based mapping system to identify the trail gaps anddetailed cost estimates for the specific improvementslikely to be needed. Bay Trail staff worked closely withlocal government partners to identify trail gaps.


$6,000,000


Proposition 84

OBJECTIVE 11F

Plan approximately 50 miles of the Bay AreaRidge Trail.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration intrail planning with the Bay Area Ridge TrailCouncil.

2. Using data developed by the Bay Area RidgeTrail Council, and working with local part-ners, identify priority areas for additionaltrail links, and initiate trail planning.


4. Work with partner organizations to identifyorganizations to manage land and public use.


1. Numerical goals for planning Ridge Trailmiles are met on time.


The goal of developing plans for 50 miles of Ridge Trail isbased on consultations with the Bay Area Ridge TrailCouncil staff and the draft document 400 Miles andBeyond: Completing the Bay Area Ridge Trail.


$3,500,000




OBJECTIVE 11G

Construct approximately 30 miles of the BayArea Ridge Trail.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration intrail construction with the Bay Area RidgeTrail Council.

2. Using data developed by the Bay Area RidgeTrail Council, and working with local part-ners, construct priority trail segments.



1. Numerical goals for constructing Ridge Trailmiles are met on time.


The goal of completing plans for 30 miles of Ridge Trail isbased on consultations with the Bay Area Ridge TrailCouncil staff and the draft document 400 Miles andBeyond: Completing the Bay Area Ridge Trail.


$2,000,000



OBJECTIVE 11H

Develop five plans for regionally significantpublic access trails and community connectors,including links between the Bay Trail, RidgeTrail, and Coastal Trail, and links betweenregional trails and urban communities.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance to and collaborationwith the Bay Trail Project and the Bay AreaRidge Trail Council in trail planning.

2. Working with partner agencies and orga-nizations, continue assistance and collabo-ration in planning significant connectortrails that provide important links.

3. Using the data developed by partner orga-nizations, as available, and working withlocal partners, identify priority areas foradditional trail links, and initiate trailplanning.


5. Work with partner organizations to identify organizations to manage land and public use.


1. Numerical goals for planning trail miles aremet on time.

G O A L 11 n O B J E C T I V E 11H B A S I S

The goal of five plans for regionally significant trails isbased on projected population growth, needs identifiedby partner organizations, and needs identified in countyand special-district plans.


$500,000




OBJECTIVE 11 I

Construct approximately 50 miles of regionallysignificant public trails and community con-nectors, including links between the Bay Trail,Ridge Trail, and Coastal Trail, and linksbetween regional trails and urban communities.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration intrail construction with the Bay Trail Projectand the Ridge Trail Council.

2. Working with partner agencies and organi-zations, continue assistance and collabora-tion in constructing significant connectortrails that provide important links.


4. Work with partner organizations to identifyorganizations to manage land and public use.


1. Numerical goals for constructing trail milesare met on time.

G O A L 11 n O B J E C T I V E 11 I B A S I S

Construction of 50 miles of regionally significant trails isbased on projected population growth, needs identifiedby partner organizations, and needs identified in countyand special-district plans.


$2,500,000



OBJECTIVE 11 J

Plan approximately 10 launch sites for the SanFrancisco Bay Area Water Trail.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration intrail planning with the San Francisco BayConservation and Development Commis-sion (BCDC), Bay Trail Project, CaliforniaDepartment of Boating and Waterways, BayAccess, and other partners.

2. Using the San Francisco Bay Area WaterTrail Plan, which will be finalized in early2008, identify priority areas for building orimproving launch sites, and initiate detailedplanning, including the selection of sitesthat meet trailhead-designation criteria.


4. Work with partner organizations to identify organizations to manage public use of the sites.

5. Work with partners to conduct outreach toWater Trail users on safety, navigation, andwildlife issues.

6. Take scientific knowledge of sea-level riseinto consideration in siting and designs forWater Trail infrastructure.


1. Numerical goals for planning of launch sitesare met on time.

2. Increase of usage of the Bay by nonmotor-ized boats, based on estimates of current use.

G O A L 11 n O B J E C T I V E 11 J B A S I S

The goal of planning for 10 Water Trail launch sites isbased on the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail Plan,which will be finalized in early 2008.


$1,000,000




OBJECTIVE 11K

Construct or enhance approximately 35 launchsites for the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration intrail planning with BCDC, Bay Trail Project,California Department of Boating andWaterways, Bay Access, San Francisco BayJoint Venture, and other partners.

2. Using the San Francisco Bay Area WaterTrail Plan, which will be finalized in early2008, identify priority areas for building orimproving launch sites, and initiate con-struction.

3. Develop a logo for Water Trail informationalmedia (such as website, newsletter,brochures, signs), and a template for WaterTrail sign design, construction, and imple-mentation.

4. Install Water Trail signs to identify designat-ed Water Trail sites clearly, promote WaterTrail education and stewardship, andincrease public awareness of the Water Trailprogram.


6. Work with partner organizations to identifyorganizations to manage public use.

7. Work with partners to conduct outreach toWater Trail users on safety, navigation, andwildlife issues.


1. Numerical goals for construction of launchsites are met on time.

G O A L 11 n O B J E C T I V E 11 K B A S I S

The goal of constructing and enhancing 35 Water Traillaunch sites is based on the San Francisco Bay AreaWater Trail Plan, which will be finalized in early 2008.


$3,100,000



OBJECTIVE 11L

Include wheelchair-accessible or other ADA-compliant elements in approximately 25 Con-servancy-funded projects.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Working with local partners, staff willreview all proposals for planning or imple-mentation of recreational features to identi-fy opportunities to include wheelchair-accessible elements or otherADA-compliant elements.

2. Staff may request that partners modify pro-posals to include improved access and otherADA-compliant elements when appropriateand feasible.


1. At least 25 projects implemented withConservancy funding will includeADA-compliant elements.

G O A L 11 n O B J E C T I V E 11 L B A S I S

The goal of developing 25 ADA-compliant public accessand recreational facility projects is based on discussionswith staff of the Bay Trail Project, Bay Area Ridge TrailCouncil, cities, counties, and special districts regardingopportunities and plans for such projects.


$2,500,000




OBJECTIVE 11M

Implement approximately 25 projects that cre-ate, expand, or improve educational or interpre-tive programs that are tied to on-the-groundrestoration projects or trail construction orenhancement and are available to the urbanpopulation of the Bay Area.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Continue assistance and collaboration inplanning and implementation of these proj-ects with local partners.

2. Conduct at least two mini-grant rounds tosolicit proposals from partners for projectsin this category.

3. Work with the Bay Area Open Space Coun-cil, San Francisco Bay Joint Venture, andothers to identify successful programs thatare currently operating in the region, andencourage partners to use these programs asmodels in other areas.

4. Seek to combine educational programs withother recreational or access projects that theBay Program is conducting in urban areas.


1. Twenty-five projects are completed withinthe five-year target period.

G O A L 11 n O B J E C T I V E 11 M B A S I S

The objective is derived from discussions with local part-ners regarding the need and capacity for environmentaleducation in the San Francisco Bay Area. These projectsare a high priority for the Bay Program because theyinvolve on-the-ground restoration in urban areas whererestoration projects can be difficult to rank as high-priori-ty based on resource benefits alone.


$3,000,000




OBJECTIVE 12A

Protect approximately 500 acres of farmland inthe nine Bay Area counties.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Independently, or working with local part-ners, identify willing sellers of fee titles oreasements, as appropriate, on farmlandproperties identified as priorities for acqui-sition or protection.

2. Identify prime, important, or unique farm-land at risk of conversion to other uses.

3. Negotiate and complete acquisition or pro-tection of these properties.

4. Working with partner organizations, devel-op and implement restoration and enhance-ment projects in areas identified as priori-ties.

5. Seek matching funds for projects and sup-port partner organizations to obtain addi-tional funds.


1. The numerical goals for acquisition are met on time and are accomplished in acooperative manner with other agencies and organizations.


Protection of 500 acres is an objective derived by evaluat-ing projected loss of farmlands, and by identifying thekinds of farmland that are threatened by urban or subur-ban encroachment, the level of threat, the capacity ofland trusts or other organizations to assist in acquisitionor land ownership, and availability of public or privatefunds. Reports used in the analysis include: 2004–2006California Farmland Conversion Tables, 2005 county cropreports, Acquisition Plan: A Blueprint for Agriculture andOpen Space Preservation (Sonoma County Agriculturaland Open Space District), South Livermore Valley AreaPlan, and Final Agricultural Conservation Easement Planfor Solano Land Trust.


$2,500,000





Goal 12Protect farmlands, including

rangeland, from urban

encroachment.

OBJECTIVE 12B

Protect approximately 5,000 acres of rangelandin the nine Bay Area counties.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Independently, or working with local part-ners, identify willing sellers of fee titles oreasements, as appropriate, on rangelandproperties identified as priorities for acqui-sition or protection.

2. Identify rangeland at risk of conversion toother uses.

3. Negotiate and complete acquisition or pro-tection of these properties.

4. Working with partner organizations, devel-op and implement restoration and enhance-ment projects in areas identified as priorities.

5. Seek matching funds for projects, and sup-port partner organizations to obtain addi-tional funds.


1. The numerical goals for protection are meton time and are accomplished in a coop-erative manner with other agencies andorganizations.


Protection of 5,000 acres is an objective derived by eval-uating projected loss of farmlands, identifying the kindsof farmland, level of threat from urban or suburbanencroachment, capacity of land trusts or other organiza-tions to assist in acquisition or land ownership, and avail-able public or private funds. Reports used in analysisinclude: 2004–2006 California Farmland ConversionTables, 2005 county crop reports, Acquisition Plan: ABlueprint for Agriculture and Open Space Preservation(Sonoma County Agricultural and Open Space District),South Livermore Valley Area Plan, and Final AgriculturalConservation Easement Plan for Solano Land Trust.


$9,000,000



OBJECTIVE 12C

Develop or implement three plans or projectsthat promote conservation technologies andassist farmers and ranchers in complying withbest-management practices.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Using the areas identified as Conservancypriorities for agricultural conservation,work with local partners to identify mutualpriority projects that are ready for planningand follow-up projects.

2. With partners, initiate and participate inplanning projects and implementing themin these identified areas.

3. Seek matching funds and assist partnerorganizations to obtain matching funds orgrants, as appropriate, which will leverageConservancy project funds.


1. Completion of plans and projects


This objective is based on discussions with staff ofresource conservation districts and local partners aboutagricultural landowners’ interests in participating in plan-ning and implementing projects that support continuedagricultural operations and, where possible, improveenvironmental conditions.


$1,000,000




OCEAN PROGRAM/OCEAN PROTECTIONCOUNCILStatutory Authority(Reference: PRC Sections 321220, 35625, and35650)

The California Ocean Protection Act (COPA,Public Resources Code Section 35500 et seq.)created the California Ocean ProtectionCouncil (OPC) to carry out the followingfunctions:

n Coordinate activities of state agencies toimprove the effectiveness of state efforts toprotect ocean and coastal resources;

n Establish policies to coordinate the collec-tion and sharing of scientific data related toocean and coastal resources;

n Identify and recommend to the Legislaturechanges in state law and policy needed toachieve the goals of COPA; and

n Recommend to the governor and the Legis-lature actions the State should take toencourage needed changes in federal lawand policy.

COPA also created the Ocean ProtectionTrust Fund. Upon authorization by the OPC,money in the fund may be spent on a widerange of projects that protect or restore oceanand coastal resources.

Rather than create a new administrativedepartment to administer OPC affairs, COPAnames the secretary for resources as OPC chairand the executive officer of the Coastal Con-servancy as its secretary. Under the direction ofthe chair, the executive officer is required toadminister the OPC, including providing itwith staff services. The executive officer isrequired to administer grants and other expen-ditures authorized by the OPC, and to arrangemeetings, agendas, and other administrativefunctions.

Subsequent to the passage of COPA, thesecretary for resources assigned an assistantsecretary to act as executive policy officer forthe OPC. The executive policy officer worksfull-time on OPC issues and takes the lead inprioritizing and recommending actions foradministrative, policy, legislative, or fundingissues to be considered by the OPC. The exec-utive officer works closely with the executivepolicy officer on these issues and assigns anddirects Conservancy staff to conduct researchand analysis relating to OPC issues and toparticipate in or chair various workinggroups.

The OPC has designated the executivedirector of the California Ocean Science Trust(CalOST) to be its science advisor. CalOST is anonprofit organization created pursuant to theCalifornia Ocean Resources Stewardship Act of2000 to better integrate science into ocean pol-icy and management. Pursuant to the authoriz-ing legislation, a ten-member board of trustees

was appointed. The secretary of the CaliforniaEnvironmental Protection Agency, the secre-tary of the California Resources Agency, andthe director of finance each appoint onetrustee. The secretary for resources receivesnominations for the other seven trustees andappoints them as follows: three to representthe California State University and Universityof California; two to represent ocean andcoastal interest groups in California; and twoto represent the general public.

Baseline support funding appropriated tothe Coastal Conservancy for administration ofthe OPC may be used to support CalOST’s sci-ence advising capacity.

In addition to providing a science advisor,the OPC will appoint an advisory panel of dis-tinguished scientists from a wide range of dis-ciplines to consult on specific issues as needed.The science panel will be administered byCalOST and its executive director. Funds insupport of OPC may be used for the expensesof this science panel.

Both administrative and programmaticfunding for the OPC has been either directlyappropriated to the Conservancy or has beentransferred to the Conservancy through intera-gency agreement. Future OPC funding isexpected to be appropriated directly to theConservancy. The executive officer is chargedwith ensuring the appropriate use of thesefunds.

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Issues and Priorities

The OPC has a strategic plan, “A Vision for OurOcean and Coast,” that is attached as an appen-dix. Over the next five years, the OPC willfocus on governance, research and monitoring,ocean and coastal water quality, physicalprocesses and habitat structure, ocean andcoastal ecosystems, and education and out-reach. Meeting the specific goals contained inthe plan will require a wide range of scientificresearch, technological development, legislativeand policy change, and project development.While much of the responsibility for directingand prioritizing this work will fall on the chairof the OPC and the executive policy officer, asignificant commitment of time by the execu-tive officer and multifaceted work by Conser-vancy staff members will also be needed.

This work will include analysis of specificpolicies, development of recommendations forthe OPC, coordination with other agenciesand departments, development and manage-ment of contracts and grants, legal review,accounting, and coordination with the execu-tive policy officer, the OPC itself, and projectsponsors. It is necessary to ensure that theseduties do not conflict with, and are comple-mentary to, the Conservancy’s activities andmandates. The executive officer and staff willreport regularly to the Conservancy regardingtheir OPC-related activities.

The Conservancy and its executive officerwill undertake the following actions in sup-port of the OPC.

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OBJECTIVE 13A

Continue to build organizational capacity tocarry out OPC initiatives.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Recruit and maintain competent, highlytrained, and motivated staff to work on OPCissues.

2. Provide regular reports to the Conservancyconcerning administration of OPC affairs.

3. Develop budget change proposals request-ing appropriations to fund OPC prioritiesand provide administrative support.

4. Provide funding to the Resources Agency to maintain the executive policy officer andrelated support.

5. Support a science advisor and scientificadvisory panel to ensure the use of bestscientific knowledge in OPC decisions and the integration of science, policy, andmanagement.


1. A fully functioning staff and sufficient oper-ating and programmatic budget

2. The Coastal Conservancy is fully informedabout OPC staff activities

3. Maintenance of a science advisor and devel-opment of a science advisory team(s)

4. Demonstrable improvement in the use ofscience in decision-making


1. The budget will include line items for OPCadministration and programs from fundingsources that are not exclusive to the Conser-vancy.

2. The executive officer will report regularly tothe Conservancy concerning OPC staffactivities.

3. The science advisor will regularly report tothe OPC and make occasional reports to theConservancy concerning improvements inthe use of science in decision-making.

4. Occasional critiques from both scientistsand resource managers will be sought inorder to determine the effectiveness of inte-grating science in policy and managementdecisions.

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Ocean Protection Council (OPC)

Goal 13Ensure that OPC staff are effec-

tive, efficient, accountable, and

coordinate well with other

organizations in administering

OPC affairs, and that their duties,

including those of the executive

officer, policy staff, and attor-

neys, are congruent and not in

conflict with their duties to the

Conservancy.

OBJECTIVE 14A

Undertake programs, projects, and initiativesthat implement the OPC’s Strategic Plan.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Through contracts, grants, interagencyagreements, and other means, provide OPC-appropriated funds to undertake programs,projects, studies, resource management, andpolicy analyses that implement the OPCStrategic Plan.

2. Seek matching funds from other organiza-tions to undertake projects that implementthe OPC Strategic Plan.

3. Develop grant solicitations or directlydevelop projects for all of the above.


1. Completed plans, studies, projects, policyanalyses, or improved resource manage-ment, that further the goals and objectivesof the OPC Strategic Plan.


1. Conservancy staff of the Ocean Program toprovide a yearly update to the OPC and theConservancy on progress toward meetingstrategic plan goals.

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Ocean Protection Council (OPC)

Goal 14Ensure that California maintains

healthy, resilient, and productive

ocean and coastal ecosystems

for the benefit of current and

future generations, and support

compatible economic activities.

ORGANIZATIONAL/OPERATIONAL ISSUESIssues and Priorities

Since the passage of four bond measuresbetween 2000 and 2006, the Coastal Conser-vancy’s capital budgets have greatly increased.Staffing levels have not kept pace, nor are theyexpected to in the next five years. It will be nec-essary to ensure that current staff is motivated,highly trained, structurally efficient, and pro-vided with efficient and effective proceduresthat minimize process without sacrificingaccountability. To this end, the Conservancywill continue to maximize staff responsibility atall levels and minimize layers of decision mak-ing, maintain a culture in which there is strongcommunication and responsiveness amongprogram, administrative, legal, and manage-ment staff, and continue to retain consultantsthat can respond to project requirements on ashort-term, “as required” basis.

The Conservancy will seek to maintain andadjust, as needed, an organizational structureand administrative procedures to meeting fluc-tuating funding levels, policy directives, pro-

grammatic and legal mandates, and to improvemanagement of funds to ensure accountabilityand proper authorization for all Conservancyexpenditures.

I N F O R M AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y

Increased capital budgets have focused attentionon the Conservancy and will continue to do soin the future. The Legislature, the administra-tion, and the public require a greater degree ofaccountability and coordination of project andprogram expenditures. Information technologyis key to ensuring that the Conservancy’s pro-gram and project expenditures are coordinatedwith other agencies and are accountable to con-trol agencies and the Legislature. Informationtechnology is also an essential tool for increas-ing staff efficiency and effectiveness.

The Conservancy will continue to increaseits use of information technology to track itsprogram and project expenditures in order toprovide a wide range of up-to-date reports tothe administration, the Legislature, projectpartners, and the public. It will also improveefficiency and reduce waste by continuing tostandardize, computerize, simplify andenhance access to contracts, forms, and reports.

C O M M U N I C AT I O N S

Over the next five years, the Conservancy willparticipate in hundreds of significant coastal,ocean, and San Francisco Bay Area projects thatwill have lasting effects on the California envi-ronment and economy. The Conservancy willmaintain an active communications program toensure that the Conservancy’s role in projects isrecognized and to reinforce the values of itsprograms to core audiences. The Conservancywill continue to increase the effectiveness of itspublic information program and expand posi-tive recognition of the Conservancy’s name.The administration, Legislature, academia,interest groups, and the general public need tobe informed of programmatic, strategic, andproject planning and development, upcomingopportunities for participation, and of the out-comes of these projects and other decisions.The Legislature and administration also needsufficient information to make public-policydecisions concerning funding for the CoastalConservancy and changes to its mandate. TheConservancy will also maintain procedures to ensure prompt responses to inquiries fromoutside the Conservancy and full compliancewith the California Public Records Act.

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OBJECTIVE 15A

Recruit and maintain a competent, highlytrained, and motivated staff.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Upgrade job classifications to reflectincreasing responsibilities, or downgrade as necessary for recruitment and trainingpurposes.

2. Manage employee workloads to ensure thecontinued high performance of all staff.

3. Provide training programs and support staffattendance to workshops and conferencesto ensure that each employee has the skillsand knowledge needed to perform at thehighest level of productivity.

4. Provide work space and equipment thatmeets state standards and is designed tomaximize comfort, health, productivity,and efficiency, and to reduce work stressand related injuries.

5. Cultivate and develop recruitment strategiesthat will result in a workforce reflecting thecultural diversity of the State of Californiawithin all classifications.

6. Continue to offer challenging assignmentsand responsibilities to staff at all levels thatstretch their abilities, and provide profes-sional development and career advancementopportunities.

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Organizational/Operational Issues

Goal 15Be increasingly efficient and

effective in carrying out

programmatic responsibilities.


Maintain budgetary and staffing

efficiencies while continuing to meet

programmatic expectations.


7. Continue to offer flexible work schedules tostaff, consistent with Governor’s ExecutiveOrders, as well as teleworking, carpooling,etc. in order to reduce the number of daysthat staff are required to commute, therebyreducing employee stress and the Conser-vancy’s carbon footprint.


1. New job classifications, as necessary

2. Greater level of similarity of workload forall employees of the same classification

3. All employees have an opportunity to takeannual training that assists in meeting theirindividual development plans.

4. Periodic ergonomic evaluations of work sta-tions to ensure that each employee hasappropriate work space and equipment

5. There is cultural diversity in the workplacethroughout all classifications.

6. Classifications are downgraded on an as-needed basis to facilitate recruitment andtraining, use of training-and-developmentassignments, assistance for education wherefeasible, and mentoring of staff to assist incareer advancement.

7. Staff who have completed their probation-ary periods and are performing adequatelymay work alternate work schedules or par-tially telework.


1. Annual individual evaluations and develop-ment plans for each employee.

2. Annual review by management to determinesuccess in meeting objectives.

OBJECTIVE 15B

Implement practices that minimize Conser-vancy’s contribution to environmental degrada-tion and consumption of natural resources.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Work with the Climate Action Team toidentify methodology for calculating theConservancy’s carbon footprint, and workto reduce overall footprint.

2. Continue to offer alternative work sched-ules to staff, consistent with Governor’sExecutive Orders, as well as teleworking,carpooling, etc. in order to reduce the num-ber of days that staff are required to com-mute, thereby reducing harmful pollutantsand emissions into the environment.

3. Select meeting spaces that are energy-effi-cient and promote low-carbon transporta-tion options where feasible.

4. Continue to reduce energy use and purchasemachines that are energy-efficient andequipped with energy-management settingswhere possible.

5. Use low-carbon transportation options forwork-related purposes where feasible. Thisincludes carpooling, public transit and bicy-cling, and renting low-carbon vehicleswhere possible (i.e. hybrids are available asrentals at many airports.)

6. To reduce travel costs, employee stress, timeaway from the office, and further contribut-ing to emissions into the environment, con-tinue to hold phone conferences wheneverfeasible and appropriate in place of travelingto meeting locations.

7. Take advantage of other useful operationalpractices as technological advances increasethe quality, fiscal feasibility, and availabilityof practices that increase staff effectivenessand efficiency and are environmentallysound.

8. Minimize the use of paper.


1. Staff reduces the number of days they com-mute by private automobile.

2. Meetings are held in energy-efficient spacesand in locations that are accessible by pub-lic transportation whenever feasible.

3. Office machines are energy-efficient, andhave energy-management settings.

4. The Conservancy participates in all effortsto provide staff with means to utilize publictransportation, including subsidies, promo-tions, and modified schedules to accommo-date carpools.

5. The Conservancy has a measurable reduc-tion in carbon emissions.

6. The Conservancy has conference rooms andquiet rooms set up with conferencingphones for the purpose of holding phoneconferences.

7. IT staff monitor the availability, quality, andcost of technological advances in the area ofvarious operational office technology andrecommend use for the Conservancy asappropriate.


1. Annual review by management to deter-mine success in meeting objectives

2. Measurements of the Conservancy’s carbonfootprint.



Goal 16Improve strategic planning,

staff productivity, decision

making, coordination with other

organizations, and account-

ability by introducing appro-

priate technologies.


Improve the ability to prepare, utilize, and

widely disseminate up-to-date reports and

data on Conservancy activities. Deploy

necessary technology and procedures to

maximize the efficiency and productivity

of remote staff.

OBJECTIVE 16A

Maintain and consistently upgrade a projectdatabase of Conservancy project information toassist in agency strategic planning, project plan-ning, financial planning, management reporting,and accountability to the Legislature, ResourcesAgency, control agencies, and the public.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Staff will update current database with newfunctions for capturing essential or relevantproject information.

2. Project managers input descriptive andquantitative information into project data-base prior to Board consideration andupdate annually.

3. Enter historical project information intodatabase as time and budget allow.

4. IT and other staff will employ appropriatetechnologies.


1. A fully functioning and secure informationsystem that can provide a wide range ofreports and data


1. Periodically meet with a range of parties toensure that the system can provide the typesof reports that may be required.

OBJECTIVE 16B

Develop capability to utilize geographically ref-erenced database technologies (GIS) and otherinformation technology (IT) as tools for projectplanning, decision making, and reporting.

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Cooperate with and secure technical assis-tance from other departments/agencies andprivate contractors for IT services needed to support staff with project and planningneeds.

2. Provide semi-annual reports to the Conser-vancy’s management team on current ITuse, potential IT applications, staff trainingneeds, and system requirements.

3. Maintain an in-house information tech-nology committee to annually review andevaluate systems, and to recommendpriorities and a budget for purchase of newand updated technology.

4. Encourage the sharing of expertise amongstaff as well as formal training to fullyutilize IT.

5. Provide basic mapping capabilities on user desktops for use in meetings and forproviding information to management,board members, and the Legislature.


1. Annual recommendations for IT utilizationand budget for new purchases

2. The integration of an appropriate level of ITinto agency operations

3. Annual improvements in IT capabilities andstaff training


1. Prepare an annual report on accomplish-ments and unmet objectives.


OBJECTIVE 17A

Reinforce the Conservancy’s value to core audi-ences (Legislature, administration, partners, andthe general public).

S T R AT E G I E S

1. Inform media of Conservancy actions.

2. Prepare and place feature stories and letters-to-editors about Conservancyactions, partnerships, and needs.

3. Join partners in media and public relations.

4. Coordinate public relations and legislativeadvocacy efforts.

5. Provide legislators and their staffs withtours of project sites.

6. Prepare annual reports on Conservancyaccomplishments.

7. Upgrade and maintain Conservancywebsite.

8. Support publication of Coast & Ocean and other print and web materials.


1. Preparation and distribution of newsreleases, articles, media communications,annual reports, and materials for theLegislature

2. News releases and other communicationsundertaken with project partners

3. Participation in events related to programsand projects

4. Updated website with links to projects

5. Publication of Coast & Ocean and otherprint and web materials


1. Communications Director and LegislativeCoordinator will monitor and track thisobjective.



Goal 17Ensure that there is an active

and effective communications

program to inform public policy

makers and the general public

of the Conservancy’s purposes,

actions, and accomplishments,

and to respond to interested

parties’ ideas and concerns.


Maintain and upgrade all aspects of the

Conservancy’s communications program.

appendices

U N I T O F N O R T H C E N T R A L S O U T H C O S TO B J E C T I V E N U M B E R / D E S C R I P T I O N / C O A S T W I D E TA R G E T M E A SU R E R E G I O N R E G I O N R E G I O N (in thousands)

1A. Consensus of coastal trail alignment None 0 0 0 $ 300

1B. Install signs on 300 miles of coastal trail Signed Miles 100 100 100 300

1C. Design 94 miles of trails Designed Miles 20 50 24 5,700

1D. Construct 93 miles of trails ConstructedMiles 40 40 13 26,990

1E. Design 52 miles of trails to connect to coast, along rivers Designed Miles 10 12 30 7,150

1F. Construct 56 miles of trails, to connect to coast, along rivers Constructed Miles 10 6 40 45,700

1G. Secure real estate for 20 projects for coastal trail, connections and parks. Projects 10 9 1 9,0002A. Undertake 11 plans for waterfront parks. Plans 2 4 5 2,8002B. Improve 15 waterfront parks. Parks 5 5 5 8,1002C. Open 17 inaccessible coastal sites. Sites 5 8 4 3,1002D. Ensure 119 OTD's are accepted. OTD's Accepted 3 21 95 02E. Provide 24 new or improved coastal recreational facilities. Facilities 8 10 6 11,6503A. Initiate 8 waterfront restoration plans. Plans 3 5 0 1,6503B. Implement 13 waterfront restoration projects. Projects 5 5 3 13,2503C. Design 15 interpretive displays, educational facilities, or support

public educational events. Designs or Events 5 5 5 1,7503D. Construct 11 environmental education facilities. Facilities 3 5 3 6,1004A. Protect 25,400 acres of significant resource properties. Protected Acres 14,500 8700 2200 91,5505A. Develop 28 plans for restoration of habitat. Plans 8 11 9 8,6005B. Restore 6820 acres of coastal habitat. Restored Acres 1,500 4020 1300 41,8755C. Implement 25 projects to protect and restore wildlife corridors. Projects 10 11 4 20,0005D. Implement 16 projects to prevent or eradicate non-native species. Projects 5 8 3 6,1005E. Implement 2 projects to support sea otter recovery. Projects 0 2 0 2506A. Develop 21 plans to restore watersheds and river parkways. Plans 6 9 6 7,1506B. Implement 49 projects to restore watersheds and parkways. Projects 30 12 7 15,2506C. Develop 112 plans to remove barriers to fish. Plans 100 10 2 8,7506D. Implement projects to open 99 miles of fish habitat. Miles 30 51 18 38,0006E. Develop 19 plans to improve water quality. Plans 2 9 8 2,9006F. Implement 16 projects to improve water quality. Projects 2 9 5 7,7506G. Support 7 projects to prevent beach erosion. Projects 0 3 4 3,5007A. Protect 74,070 acres of working lands. Protected Acres 70000 3870 200 44,0007B. Develop 37 plans for projects that reduce impacts of working lands

on land and water resources. Plans 30 7 1 2,8507C. Implement 60 projects that reduce impacts from working lands on

land and water resources. Projects 50 9 1 6,7508A. Resolve 6 land-use conflicts from LCPs, assist in eliminating

"white holes," participate in HCP plans. Land-use resolutions 1 3 2 1,150

total cost for coastal projects: $ 499,465

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APPENDIX 1: SUMMARY OF COASTAL PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

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APPENDIX 2: SUMMARY OF SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CONSERVANCY PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

U N I T O F C O S T

O B J E C T I V E N U M B E R / D E S C R I P T I O N M E A S U R E (in thousands)

9A. Maintain list of high-priority resource and recreational areas. Biannual list $ 1,50010A. Acquire 3,000 acres of wetland habitat, including riparian, riverine, and subtidal. Acres Acquired 5,00010B. Develop restoration plans for 3,500 acres of wetland habitat, including subtidal. Planned Acres 5,00010C. Restore 10,000 acres of wetland habitat, including subtidal. Restored Acres 20,000 10D. Acquire 20,000 acres of upland wildlife habitat and other significant open space. Acquired Acres 33,00010E. Develop restoration plans for 5,000 acres of upland habitat. Planned Acres 1,000 10F. Restore 5,000 acres of upland habitat. Restored Acres 4,00010G. Develop restoration plans for 15 linear miles of riparian and riverine habitat. Planned Miles 1,50010H. Restore 10 linear miles of riparian and riverine habitat. Restored Miles 2,50010I. Plan 5 projects that protect or restore watershed functions Planned Projects 1,00010J. Develop 5 plans to prevent, control, or eradicate invasive species. Plans 1,00010K. Implement 5 projects to prevent, control, or eradicate invasive species. Projects 7,00011A. Plan 25 projects that provide recreational or educational facilities. Plans 2,50011B. Implement 20 projects that provide recreational or educational facilities. Projects 5,00011C. Complete 20 acquisition projects that increase lands accessible to the public. Projects 15,000 11D. Develop plans for 15 miles of the SF Bay Trail. Planned Miles 2,000 11E. Construct 30 miles of SF Bay Trail. Constructed Miles 6,000 11F. Plan 50 miles of Bay Area Ridge Trail. Planned Miles 3,50011G. Construct 30 miles of Bay Area Ridge Trail. Constructed Miles 2,00011H. Develop 5 plans for other regional trails. Plans 500 11I. Construct 50 miles of other regional trails. Constructed Miles 2,500 11J. Plan 10 launch sites for the Bay Water Trail. Planned sites 1,000 11K. Construct or enhance 35 launch sites for the Bay Water Trail. Constructed sites 3,10011L. Implement 25 projects with ADA-compliant elements. Projects 2,500 11M. Implement 25 educational, hands-on, habitat-restoration or trail-building projects. Projects 3,00012A. Acquire 500 acres of farmland. Acres Acquired 2,500 12B. Acquire 5,000 acres of rangeland. Acres Acquired 9,000 12C. Develop or implement 3 BMP projects. Projects 1,000

TOTAL FOR SF BAY PROGRAM $143,600

* Staffing levels expressed as personnel-years.

Fiscal year

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

SUPPORT BUDGET FUNDING and PERSONNEL YEARS*

2003/04 2004/05 2004/05 2005/06 2006/0740

180

200

140

160

100

120

60

80

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FISCAL YEAR PERIODS: 2003/04 THROUGH 2006/07



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100

200

300

400

500

600

700

800

900

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State Coastal Conservancy positions

25

45

65

105

125

145

165

185

85

266

350

480

603

698

778

872

914

44

5560

6863.4

65.3 66.3 66.7

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT WORKLOAD and STAFFING LEVELSFiscal year period: 1999/01 through 2006/07

APPENDIX 4: CONTRACT MANAGEMENT WORKLOAD AND STAFFING LEVELS



January 18, 2007TO: Conservancy MembersFROM: Neal Fishman, Deputy Executive

OfficerRegine Serrano, Chief ofAdministration

SUBJECT: Update of the Long-Term Financial Strategy

HistorySINCE ITS INCEPTION in the late 1970s, theCoastal Conservancy’s support budget costs(i.e. salaries, benefits, rent, supplies etc.) havegenerally been paid from sources other thanthe State General Fund. The main sources havebeen a series of bond acts the voters passedbeginning in 1976, and the State Coastal Con-servancy Fund of 1976. For the Conservancy,the bonds included both project developmentand related support dollars. The State CoastalConservancy Fund of 1976 was formerly abond fund and is now a non-governmentalcost fund, meaning that the bond monies havebeen fully spent. Its current source of fundingconsists of land sale proceeds, repayments ofgrant funds, and other restricted and unre-stricted revenues received by the Conservancy.

The amount of available bond funding andthe staff’s ability to dispose of surplus proper-ties and obtain non–General Fund dollars hasbeen sufficient to maintain an appropriatebaseline Conservancy support budget over asignificant number of fiscal years. This wasespecially true during the 1980s and early

1990s when bond acts were passed every twoto four years. This enabled the Conservancy toadd new staff and keep up with increasingadministrative demands until the mid-1990s,during the middle of a twelve-year periodwhen no new bond acts were passed.

The Conservancy’s Long-Term FinancialStrategy was first developed in 1995. It hadbecome clear that with no new bond funds,nor supplements from the General Fund, asevere reduction in staffing would be inevitablein a few years. This would mean that manyprojects in the development stages would haveto be shelved and experienced staff would haveto be laid off. The strategy included projectingsupport costs for several years, and aggressive-ly working to ensure that surplus assets weresold and that loans were repaid, and that feder-al and other grants that included staffing costswere sought. The strategy called for vigorouslydeveloping projects as funding allowed whilecontrolling costs, and keeping staffing levels aslow as possible.

The Strategy has been successful over theyears, there having been no staff reductionsdue to a funding shortage in the history of theConservancy. Ultimately, when State revenuesbegan to increase at the end of the 1990s, andbefore two major bonds were passed in 2000,the Conservancy did receive significant infu-sions of General Fund dollars both for projectsand support. That financial support endedafter the 2001–2002 fiscal year, due in part tonew strains on the General Fund, the Conser-vancy’s receipt of significant funding from both

Propositions 12 and 13, and increases in theState Coastal Conservancy Fund due to assetsales. With the passage of Propositions 40 and50 in 2002 and the recent passage of Proposi-tion 84—all of which included support costsfor the Conservancy as well as project fund-ing—General Fund support has not beenincluded in the Conservancy’s annual budget.

Projected BudgetsTHE ACCOMPANYING CHART projects supportbudgets and available revenues through the fis-cal year 2010–2011. These projections are basedon a limit of five percent for support funding or“program delivery costs” taken from each of theConservancy’s allocations in Propositions 12,40, 50, and 84. They also take into account cur-rent and projected balances in the State CoastalConservancy Fund (this includes one projectedsale of surplus property), and support from theEnvironmental License Plate Fund for Conser-vancy staff working on Ocean Protection Coun-cil projects. The projections also include minoramounts of federal funds, reimbursements tothe support budget, and yearly support rever-sions at the end of each fiscal year.

The chart shows very robust support budgetsthrough fiscal year 2009–2010 with a significantdrop-off in fiscal year 2010–2011. Since manyprojects will just be coming on line by the fiscalyear 2010–2011, especially those funded byProposition 84, and many more will be in vari-ous stages of development, these projections arereason for concern. Even without any new proj-

APPENDIX 5: UPDATE ON THE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STRATEGY

ect funding after Proposition 84, there will be acontinuing workload for many more years. Thiswill include developing new projects from Prop84 through at least fiscal year 2010–2011, andmanaging projects and contracts from all bondand other project sources for several more yearsafter that.

Potential SolutionsTHERE ARE A number of ways to help toensure full funding through fiscal year2010–2011 and beyond. Staff will pursue all ofthe following:

M I N I M I Z E S T A F F I N G I N C R E A S E S : Propo-sition 84 included $350 million to the Conser-vancy for the range of its programs, and anadditional $90 million for the purposes of theOcean Protection Council, that will be admin-istered by the Conservancy. Notwithstandingthis major increase in the Conservancy’s proj-ect budget, and significant amounts of workremaining before earlier propositions areclosed out, staff has requested only five newstaff positions to administer these funds. Twoof these will be assigned to the Ocean Protec-tion Council program, with the remainder sup-plementing current staffing for the Conser-vancy’s main work. This is significantly fewerstaff per bond dollar than has been requestedin the past and we believe significantly fewerthan requested by other departments. Staffintends to begin work immediately on expend-ing Proposition 84 dollars, and to measure thiswork over several years, accelerating it as earli-er bond dollars become depleted. Over the

next two years staff efforts and costs will beshifted to the newer funding.

I N C R E A S E R E V E R S I O N S : The budget pro-jections contained in the attached chart arebased on the current projections for yearlyappropriations that include full funding toadminister all existing bond programs. Whilethese amounts may be appropriated each fiscalyear, the number of established staff positionswill be fewer than might be justified, leavingmuch of this funding in operations. A judi-cious approach to expending these funds canleave larger balances to revert at the end ofeach of several fiscal years, perhaps enough tofill the gap at least for fiscal year 2010–2011.

S E E K A D D I T I O N A L F U N D I N G S O U R C E S :Although Proposition 84 and other majorbonds were just passed in 2006, naturalresources bond acts have historically beenenacted every two to four years. Staff will seekinclusion of the Conservancy in any futuremeasures. A measure enacted in 2010 couldextend the Conservancy’s programs for severalmore years. Additionally, staff will continue toseek support through federal and other grants.We will also seek General Fund support as theCoastal Conservancy Fund and bond fundsavailable for this purpose are significantlyreduced.

D I S P O S E O F S U R P L U S P R O P E R T I E S A N DS E E K L O A N R E P AYM E N T S : At various timesthe Conservancy has been party to propertyacquisitions where a portion of the land hasbeen held for eventual sale back to the private

market. These sales have resulted in significantrevenues to the Conservancy Fund. The Con-servancy has also been involved in projects inwhich a portion of its grant funds are repaidover time, also resulting in gains in the Conser-vancy fund. Staff expects that there will beadditional projects of this type over the nextseveral years (we expect repayments from sev-eral authorized grants in the short term, theproceeds of which may be appropriate for theLegislature to appropriate for the Conservancy’ssupport). There may also be projects involvingreturns to the Conservancy from concession orother types of revenue. This could include, inthe next decade or so, proceeds of timber salesfrom properties that the Conservancy hashelped to acquire as working forests that will beharvested in a sustainable manner.

ConclusionEVEN WITH THE passage of Proposition 84 anda number of other bonds this decade, it is pru-dent to maintain a long-term financial strategythat seeks to ensure support funding for theConservancy. The purpose of this strategy is toensure that the Conservancy can complete whatit begins and can vigorously implement new pro-grams and projects over time. The lessons of the1990s, when bond funds could not be relied on,and the State was in severe recession making itdifficult to obtain support from the GeneralFund, are still relevant. Thus, staff will continueto seek new funding sources and a prudentreserve to weather financial storms, and willcontinue to foster a culture of self-sufficiency.


APPENDIX 6: CONSERVANCY SUPPORT FUND CONDITION AND SUPPORT BUDGET PROJECTIONS

AUGUST 2007 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)


Conservancy Fund Resources

( F U N D N O . ) F Y 06/07 F Y 07/08 F Y 08/09 F Y 09/10 F Y 10/11 F Y 11/12 F Y 12/13

Beginning balance: Conservancy Fund (0565) 14,369 11,332 7,843 4,143 1,543 -– 0Revenues to Conservancy Fund (incl. reversions) 600 400 200 400 200

Land Sale Proceeds 2,000 (a)

Grant Repayments and Miscellaneous Receipts 400 (h) 400 (h) (h) 400 (h) (h) 400 (h) (h) 400 (h) (h) 100 (h) (h) 100 (h)

total conservancy fund resources (0565) 15,369 12,132 8,443 6,943 2,143 100 100

Funds Used for Support Budget

( F U N D N O . ) F Y 06/07 F Y 07/08 F Y 08/09 F Y 09/10 F Y 10/11 F Y 11/12 F Y 12/13

Conservancy Fund of 1976 (0565) 4,037 (b) 4,289 (b) 4,300 (b) 5,400 (b) 2,143 100 100 Environmental License Plate Fund (OPC) (0140) 1,238 (c) 1,398 (c) 1,400 (c) 1,400 (c) 1,400 (c) 1,400 (c) 1,400 (c)

2000 Park Bond (Prop. 12) for Support (0005) 1,467 1,473 400 – – – –2002 Park Bond (Prop. 40) for Support (6029) 1,959 1,968 2,000 1,000 – – –2002 Water Bond (Prop. 50) for Support (6031) 696 699 1,400 1,400 – – –2006 Water/Park Bond (Prop. 84) for Support (6051) – 465 (e) 792 1,092 6,749 9,050 1,752Federal Funds (0890) 131 132 132 132 132 Reimbursements (0995) 125 126 126 126 126

estimated total support budget 9,653 (d) 10,550 10,550 10,550 10,550 10,550 3,252 (f )

year-end remaining conservancy fund balance (Total 0565 resources less expenditure from 0565) (0565) 11,332 7,843 4,143 1,543 – – –

notes

(a) Victorine Ranch anticipated to sell FY 08/09 for $2.0 mill., funds avail for 09/10.

(b) FY 04/05 includes $1 mill per Section 8 of Ch. 727 (2002, Pavley), transfer from Cap. Outlay; 06/07 begins Fd. 0565 $1 mill greater to replace Pavley $

(c) ELPF (0140) $ is for positions and related Ocean Protection Council (OPC) program expenditures only.

(d) Total Support for 06/07 does not include $8 mill. Gen Fd. For Oceans Program One Time Funding

(e) Propsition 84 Support funding begins in FY 07/08

(f ) By FY 12/13, there are no remaining 0565, Prop. 12, 40 or 50 funds. All remaining Prop. 84 funds are used; results: less than 1/3 budget

(g) Total Support figures do not include salary increases due to new classification changes or Gen Sal Increases for 07/01/2007 or 07/01/08

(h) Repayments shown require legal opinion regarding their use as Conservancy has historically

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2004/20052003/20042002/2003

6,909 7,765 8,354 8,241

2005/2006

* Support includes salary, benefit, office and operation costs

Project Funding

Agency Support*

225,000

72,600 75,500

58,777

40,325

225,791

APPENDIX 7: BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS




Combined fiscal years

Budget Appropriations FY 20/03–FY06/07 CHECK TITLE!!!!

Project Funding

Agency Support*

* Support includes salary, benefit, office and operation costs

100,000

200,000

300,000

400,000

250,000

350,000

7,000

631

1991/92–

1992/932001/02–

2002/03

Inth

ousa

nds

ofdo

llars

1999/00–

2000/011997/98–

1998/991993/94–

1994/951995/96–

1996/97

50,000

0

150,000

1985/86–

1986/871983/84–

1984/851981/82–

1982/831979/80–

1980/811977/78–

1978/79

0

1,585

25,715

3,442 1,553

4,375

49,010

5,74539,223

5,765 30,409

4,901 17,025

6,842

10,730

8,165

10,698

8,116

54,440

12,520

377,148

9,563

293,876

11,622

1989/90–

1990/911987/88–

1988/892003/04–

2004/052005/06–

2006/07

148,100

14,675

102,702

16,595

APPENDIX 8: BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS

FISCAL YEAR PERIODS: 1977 TO PRESENT

© 77

ALL SOURCESFiscal years 1977 to 2007

(In thousands)

AgencySupport

8%

Project Funds91%

AgencySupport

4%

Project Funds96%

General Fund(In thousands)

Other Funding(In thousands)

AgencySupport

2%

Project Funds98%

Coastal Conservancy Fund(In thousands)

AgencySupport

69%

Project Funds31%

AgencySupport

5%

Project Funds95%

Bond Funds(In thousands)

Agency Support consists of all operating expenses for theConservancy, including staffsalaries and benefits, travel andtraining, rents and utilities, officesupplies and equipment, publica-tions, and state administration.

APPENDIX 9: AGENCY SUPPORT AS A PROPORTION OF TOTAL FUNDS

FISCAL YEAR PERIODS: 1977 TO 2007

78 § executive summary

0

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

120000

All Previous Bonds Prop 84 General Fund All Other Sources

Inth

ousa

nds

ofdo

llars

Source

CURRENT FUNDING BY SOURCECombined Appropriations from FY 06/07 and FY 07/08

APPENDIX 10: CURRENT FUNDING BY SOURCE

COMBINED APPROPRIATIONS FROM FISCAL YEAR PERIODS 2006/07 AND 2007/08


Inth

ousa

nds

ofdo

llars

PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS 1997–PRESENT(dollars in thousands)

P

2003/042002/03 2005/062004/052001/022000/011999/001997/98Previous4 years

1998/990

18,000

36000

54000

72,,,000

90,000

108,000

126,000

144000

162,,000

180,000

2006/07

APPENDIX 11: PROJECT AUTHORIZATIONS

1997 TO PRESENT (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

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