Note: LARC’s June 2026 Network Meeting is part of a larger event held in collaboration with USC Sea Grant, the Los Angeles Extreme Weather & Coastal Forum - register here
The Los Angeles Extreme Weather & Coastal Forum
Date: June 11, 2026 | Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM | Location: University of Southern California (In-Person)
Join us for a collaborative workshop hosted by LARC and USC Sea Grant for a day of networking with environmental and coastal practitioners. As Southern California faces more frequent heatwaves and destructive fires, the need for interdisciplinary approaches and creative solutions is imperative. To dig into these connections, sessions will cover:
Heat Relief & Equity: Understanding the impact of extreme heat on coastal visitation and ensuring public knowledge of coastal access rights.
Post-Fire Impacts: Examining how inland wildfires affect marine ecosystems and beach safety through runoff.
Resilience Funding: Sharing resources on State grant programs to fund extreme heat and coastal adaptation investments.
Registration is free at bit.ly/LAForum2026. Breakfast and lunch are included with registration.
Agenda
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Registration & Optional Networking Breakfast
10:00 - 10:30 AM - LARC Network Updates
10:30 - 12:00 PM - Opening Keynote & Panel on “Extreme Heat & Coastal Access”
12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 - 2:15 PM - Afternoon Sessions: “Are beaches safe post fire? Current and future strategies” and “Funding for Coastal and Heat Adaptation Programs”
2:15 - 2:30 PM - Closing
Register here.