Mark Stone Appointed to State Coastal Conservancy

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) has been appointed to the California State Coastal Conservancy.

“I’m pleased to be a part of the State Coastal Conservancy, which ensures that future generations of Californians will have the opportunity to enjoy our precious coastal resources,” said Stone. “I look forward to adding my voice to decisions about protecting sensitive habitat and improving access to our beautiful coastline.”

Stone was appointed by Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) as one of six legislators who provide legislative oversight of the Conservancy.

The Coastal Conservancy works to provide coastal access, protect and restore habitat, and improve waterfront development. As an independent body, it helps resolve complex land issues amongst governmental entities, citizens, and the private sector. The Conservancy coordinates with and complements the work of the Coastal Commission and the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. For more information, visit http://scc.ca.gov/.

During his first term in the Assembly, Stone served as Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Coastal Protection, which held oversight hearings on offshore oil well drilling, coastal access, plastic pollution in oceans, problems associated with rising sea levels, and desalination. Prior to his service in the Assembly, Stone represented the Central Coast as a member of the California Coastal Commission.