Current News

Site of Next Conference Announced

The Coastal Society's 23rd International Conference will be held in late spring or early summer 2012 in the Miami, Florida area.

TCS 22 was a Success

The Coastal Society's 22nd International Conference was held at the Hilton Wilmington Riverside, Wilmington, North Carolina, Sunday, June 13-Wednesday, June 16, 2010.
Over 300 people participated in the conference events, attending provocative plenary sessions, presenting at concurrent educational sessions, exchanging thoughts during luncheon table topic sessions, and networking at three evening receptions. The high quality of discussion was a result of the caliber and expertise of the attendees. To learn more about the features of this conference, please go to TCS 22.

New Bylaws In Effect

Changes to the Coastal Society Bylaws were passed by the TCS membership on Monday, October 5th, 2009. The results were accepted by the TCS Board of Directors.

Several new membership categories go into effect in 2010 with the annual dues renewal process. At that time anyone either entering the workforce within two years of graduation, or leaving the workforce due to retirement, will be able to opt for the New Professional or Retired member status. Also, corporate or institutional members can sign up multiple members (4 or 2 respectively) with one membership instead of paying individual Regular member dues.

Other changes reflected current practices which needed to be added to the bylaws, such as listing the Chapters and the Executive Committees, the Robert W. Knecht Award for a rising professional, and the manner in which the board is elected. The basis for a membership year was changed from anniversary date of joining to the calendar year. Finally, the procedure for amending the bylaws was changed from a majority of all members to a majority of a quorum at the TCS Annual Meeting and votes cast by proxy at the meeting. For a copy of the current TCS Bylaws, go to ( download in PDF - 30k )

TCS Joins with Coastal Management Journal

Keep abreast of research findings, analysis, tools and techniques as you set policy and manage our coastal resources - and save money at the same time. TCS regular membership includes a subscription to Coastal Management Journal, the international journal of marine environment, resources, law and society. This journal is included in the Thompson Reuters ISI Web of Science Citation Index and Social Science Citation Index of this cited research tool.

Student Chapters Plan Activities

The Coastal Society has seven student chapters, at Duke University, East Carolina University, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Washington, the University of Delaware, Stanford University, and the University of Hawaii. For links to all of TCS's chapters, go to our Membership Page.

TCS Looking for Volunteers

Are you a TCS member or prospective member with fundraising or grant writing experience and a little free time on your hands? TCS could use your help. Please contact us.