California coast concerns voiced ahead of NOAA Santa Monica meeting

NOAA Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Changes To California Coastal Protections

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is gathering feedback on a plan that could roll back key environmental protections for California’s coastline. The review targets state programs overseeing offshore oil production, spaceport development, desalination, undersea cables, and pipeline maintenance. Sonoma County Supervisor Lynda Hopkins slammed the initiative, warning it threatens local beaches, coastal agriculture, local ranches, a…

California coast concerns voiced ahead of NOAA Santa Monica meeting

NOAA's Office for Coastal Management meeting is a chance for the public to weigh in on the California Coastal Management Program, building on public input from the last meeting in Aug. 2024.

300+ Californians Defend Coast from Federal Interference at Santa Monica Hearing

More than 300 residents and civic leaders from across the state showed up on August 10 to defend California’s coastline from a threat of federal interference during a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hearing (NOAA) at the Hilton Santa Monica.The hearing was one of three public meetings that are part of an unprecedented off-cycle review of the California Coastal Commission and other coastal management agencies, which partner with t…