Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) serves as a companion body to the Citizen Advisory Group, providing specialized expertise and scientific input to the Steering Committee. While the Citizen Advisory Group represents the public’s values and concerns, the TAC ensures that decisions are grounded in sound science, regulatory compliance, and best management practices.

Its responsibilities include:

• Reviewing technical studies, scientific data, and regulatory requirements relevant to estuary and shoreland management.
• Advising on issues such as water quality, habitat conservation, navigation, fisheries, shoreline stabilization, and climate resilience.
• Coordinating input from state and federal agencies, resource scientists, and other professionals with specialized knowledge.
• Assisting the Steering Committee in evaluating whether proposed updates are consistent with state and federal mandates, including Oregon’s statewide planning goals and the Oregon Coastal Management Program.

Like the Citizen Advisory Group, the TAC is not intended to impose a financial burden on any single local government. Instead, it is self-supporting, relying on participation from agency staff, academic institutions, and technical experts who contribute their knowledge as part of their professional roles or organizational missions.

By incorporating technical expertise into the planning process, the TAC helps ensure that updates to the Coos Bay Estuary Management Plan are scientifically defensible, legally compliant, and environmentally sustainable, while still reflecting the economic and community priorities identified by the public. 

Technical Advisory Positions 

Technical Advisory Committee (12 Appointed Positions)