Coastal States Organization

The Coastal States Organization (CSO) is a nonprofit group that supports U.S. states and territories in managing and protecting their coastal and ocean resources. It promotes effective policies for issues like marine conservation, fisheries management, pollution control, and coastal resilience. CSO advocates for collaboration among states, federal agencies, and communities to sustain healthy coastal environments, ensure economic vitality, and adapt to challenges such as climate change and sea level rise. Essentially, it serves as a collective voice and resource for states working to responsibly manage their valuable coastlines and marine ecosystems.