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Government Relations ServicesConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
Coastal States Organization (CSO) operates within the government relations field, focusing on coastal and ocean policy in the United States. Its work centers on shaping federal legislation and regulations through engagement with Congress and federal agencies, while advocating for increased federal support for state-based coastal and ocean programs. The organization provides timely information and alerts to keep state policymakers informed of developments in Washington, enabling them to respond to legislative, regulatory, and policy changes as they occur. CSO also facilitates a professional network for state coastal and ocean managers and operates work groups on topics such as coastal water quality, hazards, zone management, and island affairs, supplemented by a state Legal Council for legal background and analysis. Based in North Granby, Connecticut, CSO positions itself as a national intermediary that helps states maintain leadership in national coastal and ocean policy development and implementation.