Participating Governments

A forum for decision-makers to support regional ocean planning and policies related to the U.S. West Coast

The West Coast Ocean Alliance serves as a unifying force, aiming to harmonizing the efforts of state, tribal, and federal government partners within an inclusive, non-regulatory framework.

We foster connection among our members through a combination of regular remote gatherings and annual in-person convenings. In addition, we actively nurture sub-regional working groups, each with a sharp focus on addressing the unique challenges and opportunities present in specific coastal areas along the West Coast.

Participants

Governments that collaborate and convene through the West Coast Ocean Alliance.

Learn more about our members

California
- California Ocean Protection Council (Lead Agency)
- California State Lands Commission (Lead Agency)
Oregon
- Department of Land Conservation & Development (Lead Agency)
- Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (Lead Agency)
Washington
- Governor’s Office
- Department of Natural Resources (Lead Agency)
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Ecology (Lead Agency)
- Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Department of Commerce
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- U.S. Coast Guard (District 11, District 13)
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Department of Energy
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
- National Park Service
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. Geological Survey
- U.S. Department of Transportation
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Region 9, Region 10)
- U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff

Participating Governments

Participants

State Government

Tribal Government

Federal Agencies