CA SCR136

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the California Coastal Act of 1976 and the State Coastal Conservancy Act, which established protections for California's coastal zone as a distinct natural resource

Recognizes accomplishments including conservation of over 500,000 acres of natural lands, creation of more than 2,500 public coastal accessways, restoration of 50,000+ acres of habitat, and investment of over $2 billion in coastal projects

Affirms California's commitment to protecting coastal waters and reviewing activities like offshore oil drilling and coastal development for consistency with state coastal protection laws and climate goals

Acknowledges the California Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy partnership as the strongest coastal management program in the country, supporting a $51 billion coast and ocean economy

Reaffirms that permanent protection of California's natural and scenic coastal resources remains a paramount concern for present and future residents