The Coastal Zone Foundation formed in 1984 with the purpose of advancing scientific and related engineering and planning knowledge. Today, Coastal Zone Foundation continues a tradition of encouraging rigorous research and continued collaboration to nurture, protect and manage the coastal zone through the development and implementation of the Certified Coastal Practitioner® program.
Press Releases
CZF launches the Orville Magoon Academia Award
Fort Myers, FL – The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) is pleased to announce the creation of the CZF Orville Magoon Academia Award, as a way
Coastal Zone Foundation names Hunter Mathews as its newest Certified Coastal Practitioner
Fort Myers, FL – The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) is pleased to announce that Hunter Mathews has earned the designation of Certified Coastal Practitioner™ (CCP)
Brown, Sciaudone named to CZF board
Nick Brown Beth Sciaudone Fort Myers, FL – The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) has announced two new board members who will be joining the foundation’s
Coastal Zone Foundation names Kimberly Danesi as its newest Certified Coastal Practitioner
Fort Myers, FL – The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) is pleased to announce that Kimberly Danesi has earned the designation of Certified Coastal Practitioner™ (CCP)
Coastal Zone Foundation names Makana Nova as its newest Certified Coastal Practitioner
Fort Myers, FL – The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) is pleased to announce that Makana Nova, AICP, has earned the designation of Certified Coastal Practitioner™
Coastal Zone Foundation names Jeremiah Stockwell as newest Certified Coastal Practitioner
Fort Myers, FL – The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) is pleased to announce that Jeremiah Stockwell has earned the designation of Certified Coastal Practitioner™ (CCP)
Call for Papers
2022 National Coastal Conference Call for Abstracts
The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF), in cooperation with the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) announces the Call for Abstracts for our National Coastal
2021 National Coastal Conference Call for Papers
The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), in cooperation with the Coastal Zone Foundation, announces the Call for Abstracts for its 2021 National Coastal
2020 National Coastal Conference Call for Abstracts
Deadline Extended The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF), in cooperation with the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) announces the Call for Abstracts for the
ASBPA 2019 National Coastal Conference Call for Abstracts
Due May 4, 2019 The Coastal Zone Foundation (CZF) in cooperation with the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), announces the CZF Call for
ASBPA 2018 National Coastal Conference Call for Abstracts
Due May 4, 2018 The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), in cooperation with the Coastal Zone Foundation, announces the Call for Abstracts for