The Coast and California's Watersheds: The Land-Sea Connection
April 24 - 25, 2007


Tuesday, April 24th - Afternoon
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street

1:00 - 1:45 Registration and Networking
(Library Galleria, 828 I Street, Sacramento)
1:45 - 2:00 Welcome and Announcements: Steve Aceti, ED, CalCoast
2:00 - 3:00 Current Issues and Opportunities

Guest Panelists:
  • Sam Schuchat, Executive Officer, State Coastal Conservancy
  • Dan Jacobson, Executive Director, Environment California
3:00 - 3:15 Break: Snack and Beverages
3:15 - 5:00

Break-Out Sessions: Your Message to Legislators and How to Best Communicate It

  • WRP Break-Out Session (Wetlands Issues)
  • Heal the Bay Break-Out Session (Marine Debris Issues)
  • Calcoast Breakout Session (Beach Restoration Issues)
5:00-5:15

Wrap-up and Thanks: Steve Aceti


Tuesday, April 14th - Evening

Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street
5:30 - 8:00

Legislator and VIP Reception and Awards Ceremony

Remarks by Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny (Forum Co-Chair)
Remarks by Assembly Member Pedro Nava (Forum Co-Chair)
Keynote Speaker: Secretary of Resources Mike Chrisman


Wednesday, April 25th - Morning
Eureka Room, Capitol Basement
7:00-9:00 Breakfast and Review Talking Points
(Capitol Basement Cafeteria)

Supervisor Salud Carbajal, Santa Barbara Co Board of Supervisors - Delegate Sendoff

Steve Aceti, CalCoast - Talking Points
9:00-3:30 Meet with Legislators and Agencies
3:30-6:00 Event Debrief
Pyramid Ale Brewery and Restaurant, 1029 K Street