San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission

San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
Agency overview
FormedSeptember 17, 1965 (1965-09-17)
TypeState commission
JurisdictionSan Francisco Bay
HeadquartersBay Area Metro Center, San Francisco
Employeesunder 50
Annual budget$12M[1]
Agency executives
  • Larry Goldzband, Executive Director
  • Steven Goldbeck, Deputy Executive Secretary
Parent agencyCalifornia Natural Resources Agency
WebsiteBCDC.ca.gov

The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) is a California state commission dedicated to the protection, enhancement and responsible use of the San Francisco Bay.[2] It holds jurisdiction over almost the entirety of the Bay, including the reaches into the Sacramento River, Coyote Creek and the Petaluma River[3] Additionally, the commission oversees the San Francisco Bay Salt Ponds and the Suisun Marsh that connects to the ports of Stockton.[4] BCDC has the authority to administer legal enforcement action and escalate violations of McAteer-Petris Act to the California Attorney General's Office.

  1. ^ "Budget". bcdc.ca.gov. San Francisco Bay Area: San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission. Archived from the original on May 14, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Official Website
  3. ^ "Codes Display Text". leginfo.legislature.ca.gov.
  4. ^ "Suisun Marsh Protection Plan Management Areas". data-bcdc.opendata.arcgis.com.