CA SB1066

Authorizes the State Coastal Conservancy to address impacts of climate change on coastal resources within its jurisdiction, including sea level rise, storm surge, erosion, flooding, and other coastal hazards.

Permits the conservancy to undertake projects and award grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for climate change adaptation and mitigation activities affecting coastal communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Requires the conservancy to prioritize grant awards to projects that maximize public benefits, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction, harbor and port protection, coastal wetland preservation, biodiversity conservation, and recreational opportunities.

Establishes legislative findings that 80 percent of California's 38 million residents live within 30 miles of the coast and that the coastal economy contributes $46 billion annually to the state.