A sign in a forest besides Forget Me Knots growing wild with text: Visionary Peter M. Douglas Connecting to Our Legacy This trail honors Peter M. Douglas (1942-2012), who authored California's landmark coastal protection law, the California Coastal" Act of 1976. A champion of public access, Peter served as the Executive Director of the California Coastal Commission for 26 years, where he fought passionately to protect coasta! resources throughout the state. Under his inspirational leadership, the Coastal Act's landmark policies have helped conserve the beauty and biodiversity of coastal spaces like Shady Dell for current and future generations. "The coast is never saved. It's always being saved. The job of environmental stewardship of the coast is never done. It's never dull, and it's never done." Peter M. Douglas
At the mouth of Ten Mile River flowing into the Pacific Ocean along the rocky Mendocino Coast, Ca.
Sea Grass overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean along the northern Mendocino Coast, Ca.
A Gray Whale spout along the Mendocino Coast, Ca.
The California Coastal Commission keeps our coast beautiful for all to enjoy.
Thank you Peter M. Douglas & @thecacoast.bsky.social 💙🌊🌲
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