California Coastal Act of 1976.
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Overview
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act of 1976, recognizing its success in protecting California’s coast and ocean. It highlights the contributions of the California Coastal Commission and the State Coastal Conservancy in conservation, public access, and habitat restoration over the past five decades. The resolution also emphasizes the ongoing need to address challenges like climate change and offshore drilling while ensuring a sustainable coastal economy.
Key provisions
- Acknowledges and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act of 1976.
- Affirms the state’s commitment to protecting coastal waters.
- Recognizes the effectiveness of the California Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy.
- Highlights achievements such as conservation of over 500,000 acres, creation of public accessways, and habitat restoration.
- Calls for careful evaluation of activities like offshore oil drilling to align with coastal protection laws and climate goals.
- Reaffirms the importance of balancing coastal protection with planned development.
- Acknowledges the value of ecologically sound coastal protection combined with carefully planned development.
- Recognizes the state’s federally approved Coastal Management Program.
Who is affected
- Coastal communities in California
- Residents of California
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