Coastside State Parks Association

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

“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. No conflicts of interest were identified in the proceedings of the board or in the conduct of the organization's business in 2022.”

“The organization's governing documents and annual information returns are available to the public upon request. 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 educational and interpretive programs and projects at fifteen california state parks.”

“All parks - funding supported docent training and enhancement education. Paid for interpretive supplies, volunteer appreciation events, and audio and video equipment. Interpretive programs: expenses associated with interpretive efforts such as junior ranger and junior lifeguard programs, campfire talks, interpretive signs and photos, and research on park history. Education: provide park visitors with opportunity for continued learning on various aspects of the state parks we support through educational materials available in three park stores. Docent program: four of the state parks we support rely on trained volunteers to provide interpretation for park visitors. These parks include ao nuevo state park (home of one of the largest mainland breeding colonies of northern elephant seals) and pigeon point light station state historical park (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: ao nuevo state park supported the docent recruitment, and training program. Funded interpretive panels, replaced visitor serving and staff support equipment. Painted interior and exterior components of the marine education center. Funded architect work on plans for new interpretive center and paid for permit fees. Pigeon point light station state historical park decommissioned and removed obsolete fire suppressions system. Paid for replacement chain-link fencing around the closed tower for public safety supported the 150th anniversary celebration. Funded digital scanning of pigeon point tower as historical documentation and an interpretive tool during the tower's restoration project. Half moon bay state beach paid for educational materials and staffing for school programs and jr. Ranger program. Hosted public events for coastal wildflower day and earth day. Procured outdoor message centers butano purchased tools and building supplies for the repair of trails by volunteers. Purchased materials to repair little butano creek trail bride burleigh h. Murray ranch paid for the development of three new interpretive panels.”

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