Coastal States Organization

CSO Weekly Report

The CSO Weekly Report is a newsletter that informs our members on activities in Congress, the federal agencies, and throughout the coastal, Great Lakes, and ocean communities.

Featured Publications And News

Featured News and Publications

The Coastal States Organization (CSO) was established in 1970 to represent the coastal states, commonwealths and territories on legislative and policy issues relating to the sound management of coastal, Great Lakes and ocean resources. CSO represents the interests of the Governors from the thirty-five coastal states, commonwealths, and territories of the United States.

CSO Adopts Coastal Management Policy

October 17, 2011
At its 41st Annual Meeting in Kennebunkport, Maine, CSO Members unanimously adopted a Policy to Advance US Coastal Zone Management calling for Congress and the Administration to:
*Support Coastal Management Programs as Essential Mechanisms to Advance the Nation’s Coastal and Ocean Priorities
*Reauthorize and Reinvigorate the Coastal Zone Management Act
*Maintain Federal Consistency Review under the CZMA
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CSO Adopts Climate Change Adaptation Policy

October 17, 2011
At its 41st Annual Meeting in Kennebunkport, Maine, CSO Members unanimously adopted a Policy to Support Coastal States and Territories to Adapt to Climate Change and Advance a Coordinated National Climate Adaptation Strategy which calls for Congress and the Administration to:
*Coordinate Federal Programs, Policies and Funding
*Recognize Critical Role of State Coastal Programs
*Adopt Integrated Approaches to Climate Adaptation
*Improve Scientific Understanding and Increase Access to Data and Technical Support
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CSO Adopts 2012-2014 Strategic Plan

October 19, 2011
At its 41st Annual Meeting in Kennebunkport, Maine, CSO Members unanimously adopted CSO’s Strategic Priorities 2012 – 2014. In line with CSO’s mission to support the shared vision of the coastal states, commonwealths and territories for the protection, conservation, responsible use and sustainable economic development of the nation’s coastal, ocean and Great Lakes resources, CSO’s Plan lays out strategic goals and actions in Leadership and Integrity, Member Services, Governance and Management, and Funding.
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