 His responsibilities included developing statewide wetlands, rivers, and farmland conservation plans, serving on the CA Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy boards, and representing the state in the establishment of the 5400 square mile Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.Shafroth was hired as the first executive director of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), an organization that funds conservation, recreation, and education projects and programs.During his seven years at GOCO, more than $260 million was invested throughout the state.