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Coastal Commission Tribal Consultation Policy

In 2018, after multiple public hearings and extensive coordination with California Native American Tribes and other interested groups, the California Coastal Commission adopted its Tribal Consultation Policy. The policy provides guidance to agency staff for maintaining effective communication with tribes. The policy sets out procedures for consultation and meaningful engagement between staff and tribes, provides for the designation of agency tribal liaisons, and requires consideration of tribal cultural resources (not just archaeological resources) in planning and permitting decisions. The document is intended to strengthen the agency’s relationships with Native American Tribes, while encouraging further outreach and collaboration.

Tribal Consultation Policy Story Map

Contacts

Headquarters Tribal Liaison

  • Kate Huckelbridge

    455 Market Street, Suite 300
    San Francisco, CA 94105-2219

    Phone: (415) 396-9708
    Fax: (415) 904-5400

North Coast District Office

  • Melissa Kraemer

    1385 Eighth Street, Suite 130
    Arcata, CA 95521

    Phone: (707) 826-8950
    Fax: (707) 826-8960
    Counties: Del Norte. Humboldt, Mendocino

North Central Coast District Office

  • Stephanie Rexing
    Erik Martinez

    455 Market Street, Suite 300
    San Francisco, CA 94105

    Phone: (415) 904-5260
    Fax: (415) 904-5400
    Counties: Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, San Mateo

STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION LIAISON

  • Jordan Sanchez

    California Coastal Commission
    301 E. Ocean Blvd, Suite 300

    Long Beach, CA, 90802
    Phone: (562) 590-5071

Central Coast District Office

  • Ryan Moroney

    725 Front Street, Suite 300
    Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Phone: (831) 427-4863
    Fax: (831) 427-4877
    Counties: Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo

South Central Coast District Office

  • Jacqueline Phelps

    89 S. California Street #200
    Ventura, CA 93001

    Phone: (805) 585-1800
    Fax: (805) 641-1732
    Counties: Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles (Ventura County line to Pacific Palisades)

South Coast District Office

  • Dani Ziff
    Javier Padilla Reyes

    301 E. Ocean Blvd, Suite 300
    Long Beach, CA 90802-4302

    Phone: (562) 590-5071
    Fax: (562) 590-5084
    Counties: Los Angeles (Pacific Palisades to Orange County line), Orange

San Diego Coast District Office

  • Kanani Leslie

    7575 Metropolitan Drive, Suite 103
    San Diego, CA 92108-4321

    Phone: (619) 767-2370
    Fax: (619) 767-2384
    Counties: San Diego

Statewide Enforcement Liaison - California Coastal Commission Office

  • Andrew Willis

    South Coast District Office
    301 E. Ocean Blvd, Suite 300
    Long Beach, CA 90802-4302

    Phone: (562) 590-5071
    Fax: (562) 590-5084

ENERGY, OCEAN RESOURCES AND FEDERAL CONSISTENCY

  • Holly Wyer
    Wesley Horn

    455 Market Street, Suite 300
    San Francisco, CA 94105-2219

    Phone: (415) 396-9708
    Fax: (415) 904-5400
    Expertise: Federal activities and development, federal permits and licenses, state energy projects, and offshore projects (e.g. pipelines, aquaculture, etc)

If you have questions regarding the policy, contact any District Liaison Officer listed on this site.