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 2016.”

“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 2016: ao nuevo state reserve - purchased materials to replace a dilapidated boardwalk near the interpretive panel in the nature preserve that explains the elephant seal's life cycle. The old, uneven boardwalk sometimes flooded because it rested directly on drainage ground that became a temporary marsh in the rainy season. The new 265-foot long boardwalk is elevated and complies with ada standards. - purchased materials to repair the shelter that docents use to shelter from weather or take a break from duties during the summer and autumn non- breeding seasons. Half moon bay state beach - the san mateo state park sector has been allocated funds in the california state parks's budget to improve the campfire center at half moon bay state beach. Construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2017. Not included in the scope of the state-budgeted project were the local city and fire dstrict permits. In 2016, coastside state parks association funded the permit costs and blueprint copies required with the permits so that renovation could start in 2017. Pigeon point light station state historical park - funded closed captioning of site historical and interpretive dvd's. - funded redesign and fabrication of a marine mammal interpretative sign that was installed outside on the observation deck at pigeon point light station historical park. Whales and harbor seals documented on the sign are often seen from the observation deck. - funded the design and fabrication of a historical interpretative sign documenting the fate of the steamship "point arena" for an outside exhibit. All parks: - docent training and enhancement education. - interpretation supplies, displays, and video equipment and close captioning on tapes.”