The Coastal States Stewardship Foundation was formed in 2004 to address the urgent issues raised by the Pew Oceans Commission and the US Commission on Ocean Policy. The Foundation works in partnership with public, private and academic interests to support healthy coastal ecosystems and prosperous coastal communities for the benefit of current and future generations.
The Foundation encourages coastal managers to explore and apply the most innovative management techniques and use science-based decision-making in their work to address the nation’s pressing coastal economic, social, cultural and environmental issues. Specifically, the Foundation works to:
The Foundation promotes improved stewardship of ocean and coastal resources and educates the public about the benefits and value of healthy and productive coastal ecosystems. Specifically, the Foundation seeks to:
