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Coastal States Organization The Voice of the Coastal States and Territories on Ocean, Coastal & Great Lakes Affairs

Thank you coasts for habitat! Our coasts provide habitat for some amazing species including corals in the water, turtles...
10/04/2026

Thank you coasts for habitat!

Our coasts provide habitat for some amazing species including corals in the water, turtles and birds that nest on the beach and seals and sea lions along the shore. What’s your favorite animal to spot on the coast?

Thank you coasts for transportation! From ferries, freighters and ports, our coasts are valuable transportation hubs tha...
09/29/2026

Thank you coasts for transportation!

From ferries, freighters and ports, our coasts are valuable transportation hubs that allow the blue economy to thrive. Countless people and goods from around the world rely on our coasts for transportation to get from point A to point B every day.

Thank you coasts for estuaries.This week we are joining our colleagues celebrating Estuaries! Estuaries are where the oc...
09/24/2026

Thank you coasts for estuaries.

This week we are joining our colleagues celebrating Estuaries! Estuaries are where the ocean meets the sea and they are important habitats for countless animals, fish, and birds. They are also areas for recreation like paddling, boating, fishing, birdwatching, hiking, biking and more.

CSO’s Executive Director, Derek Brockbank and Director of Federal Affairs, Rebecca Dennis and many coastal zone management staff from the West Coast and around the country are in San Francisco at 2026 Coastal and Estuarine Summit. Come say hi!

Last week, CSO members from around the country came together in Washington State for our annual meeting. We spent the we...
09/22/2026

Last week, CSO members from around the country came together in Washington State for our annual meeting. We spent the week holding in-depth discussions about the challenges and opportunities we, as a coastal community, currently face.

We also had the chance to see firsthand and projects from the community of North Cove, the Shoalwater Bay Tribe, the WA Capitol Lake and Port of Seattle.

Thank you to all of our members and partners for a productive week, especially Washington Department of Ecology for hosting us.

Thank you coasts for Seafood! 🦞 Coasts provide critical infrastructure for America’s seafood industry, including harbors...
09/16/2026

Thank you coasts for Seafood! 🦞

Coasts provide critical infrastructure for America’s seafood industry, including harbors and marinas, processing facilities and of course waterfront fish markets and restaurants.

Thank You Coasts for Beaches!From beautiful views, places to make memories with family and friends, surf spots and more,...
09/14/2026

Thank You Coasts for Beaches!

From beautiful views, places to make memories with family and friends, surf spots and more, public access to beaches for local communities and visitors alike is one of our favorite things about coasts! What’s your favorite beach?



Photos:

-St. Augustine Beach, FL

-Sand Beach, ME

-Habitat Beach, Seattle, WA

-St.Augustine Beach, FL

-Lexington Beach, MI

-St. Simons Island, GA

-Outer Banks, NC

-Craigsville Beach, Cape Cod, MA

Thank You Coasts! This September, as summer comes to an end, CSO is taking the opportunity to celebrate and thank our co...
09/09/2026

Thank You Coasts! This September, as summer comes to an end, CSO is taking the opportunity to celebrate and thank our coasts for everything they provide to our states, territories and communities. What will you be thanking the coast for?

The Chesapeake Bay NERR-Virginia (Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia) and the Virginia CZM P...
08/21/2026

The Chesapeake Bay NERR-Virginia (Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Virginia) and the Virginia CZM Program (Virginia Department of Environmental Quality), with support from NERRA and CSO, hosted NOAA Deputy Administrator, Dr. Tim Petty, a few of his colleagues and Congressional staff from Rep. Kiggans and Rep. Whittman’s offices for a field visit at the Reserve.

The day started with a presentation from the CZM Program and Reserve about the work they do to support the blue economy, coastal protection, and resilience, how their respective efforts complement each other and how each program engages communities in the coastal zone. Taking advantage of the Reserve’s location at the Viriginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) at Gloucester Point, attendees had the chance to visit VIMS’ Aquaculture lab, where they learned about the economic benefits and cultural importance of Virginia’s shellfish industry and how the reserve and CZM program have helped to invigorate and support the sector. Finally, the day wrapped up, out on the waters of the York River, with a discussion about water quality monitoring and the efforts to restore eel grass beds in the area.

06/08/2026

Healthy oceans help coasts thrive! Happy World Ocean Day!

Happy Capitol Hill Ocean Week! CSO is excited to be attending and celebrating the “Voyages and Breakthroughs” that hav...
06/02/2026

Happy Capitol Hill Ocean Week! CSO is excited to be attending and celebrating the “Voyages and Breakthroughs” that have marked ocean and marine history and are leading us all into the future.

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