Coastside State Parks Association

“Prior to being filed, a completed draft of the organization's annual federal and state information return is provided via email to all current directors to be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. Any questions that arise during this review process are resolved prior to the filing of the form.”

“Conflict of interest statements are completed annually by each director (i.e., member of the board of directors) and posted in the document archive of the organization that is accessible for review by all directors. A potential personal conflict is to be disclosed by a director or may be raised by a fellow director. The procedure for compliance is stated in the conflict of interest policy. No conflicts of interest were identified in the proceedings of the board or in the conduct of the organization's business in 2015.”

“The organization's governing documents and annual information returns are available to the public upon request. In addition, form 990 is available to the public on the organization's website.”

“Our mission is to inspire public appreciation and stewardship of the natural resources and cultural heritage of the san mateo coast by supporting vital education and interpretation programs and projects at fifteen california state parks.”

“Colonies of northern elephant seals) and pigeon point light station (home to one of the tallest lighthouses in america and its first-order fresnel lens). Park volunteers require both initial and on-going training. California state park programs supported by coastside state parks association in 2015: ao nuevo state reserve - extension of the equal access boardwalk at bight beach and construction of a new viewing bench. - purchase & installation of permanent telescopes, mounting to accomodate both standing adults and young children and people in wheelchairs. - material to stabilize the slanted viewing deck at franklin point, correcting footings. Half moon bay state beach - new pre-fab shed in campground to house firewood, funded by firewood sales. - purchased tools, a tool shed and gardening supplies in support of native plant nursery. - purchased of lumber & hardware for work tables and raised beds for native plant nursery. Pescadero marsh nature preserve - purchased materials to replace bench and display platform. - replaced stairway from parking lot to pedestrian walkway beside hwy 1. - repaired stairway at north end of highway bridge over pescadero creek. Pigeon point light station state historic park - removal of deteriorated & non-ada compliant fence and boardwalk along road to the fog signal building that passes between the lighthouse and the hostel. All parks: - docent training and enhancement education. - interpretation supplies, displays, and video equipment and close captioning on tapes.”