COASTAL STATES ORGANIZATION

COASTAL STATES ORGANIZATION operates as a nonprofit advocacy and policy coordination entity focused on regional coastal and environmental governance issues. Its core capabilities center on stakeholder engagement, intergovernmental policy development, and technical advisory services to support coastal resource management, habitat conservation, and climate resilience planning. The organization facilitates collaborative frameworks among state and local governments, scientific institutions, and federal partners to advance evidence-based coastal policy. Technical expertise includes environmental impact assessment coordination, regulatory compliance analysis, and the development of adaptive management strategies for coastal zones. Key differentiators lie in its convening authority among state-level agencies and its ability to translate complex ecological data into actionable policy recommendations. No specific agency relationships can be inferred from available award data, as no recent contracts or performance records are provided. The organization’s engagement with federal entities, if any, remains undocumented in the available contract history. The primary NAICS code 813910 classifies the entity as a “Other Similar Organizations (Except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations),” indicating its function as a membership-based association serving coastal states. In practice, this means the organization supports collective action among state governments on shared environmental priorities rather than delivering direct services or technical systems. Its market positioning is that of a policy coordination hub rather than a service contractor. COASTAL STATES ORGANIZATION is structured as a nonprofit under entity code 8H, indicating it is a private nonprofit organization. It maintains no government certifications and operates from its headquarters in Washington, DC, where it engages in federal advocacy and intergovernmental coordination. Its geographic presence is defined by its role as a regional consortium facilitator rather than a service provider with field operations.