August 30, 2026
North Coast Resource Partnership Strategy Workshop & Quarterly Meeting – October 15-16 2026
Please join your partners and colleagues in the North Coast region to identify actionable solutions for community and watershed resilience.
The North Coast Resource Partnership is updating the Vision for North Coast Resilience – an actionable priority plan for regional resilience that was informed by hundreds of partners in the region through interviews, one-on-one meetings, workshops, conferences, and surveys. The NCRP Leadership Council, Technical Peer Review Committee, and staff deeply value partner collaboration and insights to evolve this adaptive shared regional vision, and would appreciate your active participation in this updating process.
Day One: October 15, 9-4
- Tribal Welcome: Jewelina Acosta, Yokayo Tribe, Mendocino County Welcome, NCRP Welcome
- NCRP Staff Presentation
- Benefits of a Regional Approach to Resilience: California Natural Resources Undersecretary Keali’i Bright, Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force Director Patrick Wright, CA Department of Conservation Director Jennifer Lucchesi (other pending Tribal, state, federal officials)
- Interactive Breakout Sessions: 1) North Coast Actionable Solutions for Community and Watershed Resilience; 2) Opportunities to Enhance Collaboration & Effectiveness in the North Coast Region
- Legislative Initiatives & Opportunities for the North Coast: CA Assemblymember Chris Rogers
- Resource Fair for Partners to Share Initiatives
- Lunch Provided
- Second Interactive Breakout Session: Enhancing Collaboration in the North Coast Region
- Closing Remarks, Observations and Next Steps
- Evening No-Host Social
Day Two: October 16, 9-3
- Tribal Welcome: Jewelina Acosta, Yokayo Tribe, Mendocino County Welcome, NCRP Welcome
- Legislative Leadership Update: US Congressmen James Gallagher, CA Assemblymember Damon Connolly, CA Assemblymember Heather Hadwick, District Coordinator for CA Senator Megan Dahle Alice Bennett
- Agency Partner Updates: CA Deparment of Water Resources Director Tom Gibson (other pending partners)
- North Coast Resource Partnership Initiatives, Projects, and Progress
- Strategy for Updating the Vision for North Coast Resilience – based on October 15 partner meeting
- Closing Remarks
Please share your thoughts on North Coast challenges and opportunities by completing a brief survey prior to registering – this will help us plan for a productive meeting that reflects your priorities.
Survey, registration, agenda and updates are available at the following link: NCRP OCTOBER 15-16 MEETING