Senate panel hears CPRA’s $1.54 billion annual plan; members defer questions to next week CPRA presented an annual plan seeking authority over roughly $1.54 billion across state, federal and settlement funds and highlighted 143 active projects; senators pressed CPRA on diversion projects, GOMESA distribution and home‑elevation prioritization and deferred the item for follow‑up with written questions from community groups.

The CPRA has unveiled a groundbreaking $1.54 billion plan to tackle coastal restoration, promising thousands of jobs and vital projects—but senators have postponed key decisions for further community input.

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Staff hearing officer Tess Harris approves 53‑unit project at 335 South Milpas, retaining Tri County Produce Staff Hearing Officer Tess Harris approved a coastal development permit, tentative subdivision map and CEQA streamlined determination for a 53‑unit mixed‑use project at 335 South Milpas that preserves the Tri County Produce market; approval is subject to conditions including remediation and a 10‑day appeal period.

A new mixed-use project at 335 South Milpas has been approved, preserving the beloved Tri County Produce market while adding 53 residential units—what does this mean for the community?

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Why Saving Seagrass Meadows Could Help Save the World’s Coastlines Experts point out that seagrass brings multiple other benefits, such as improving water quality that helps the marine environment, including coral reefs.

SEAGRASS NEWS: Why Saving Seagrass Meadows Could Help Save the World’s Coastlines

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If Florida Reefs Aren’t Protected, Storms Will Increase Flooding & Costs: Study The study finds that future coral reef degradation will increase the annual risk of flooding to people by 42% and to buildings by 47%.

CORAL RESTORATION NEWS: If Florida Reefs Aren’t Protected, Storms Will Increase Flooding & Costs

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Seaside Planning Commission advances revised comprehensive plan draft, sets path to public hearings After a detailed line-by-line discussion of state and stakeholder comments, the Seaside Planning Commission asked staff to publish a revised draft and crosswalk showing policy changes, agreed to use the mean higher high water line as the shoreline measurement reference, and directed staff to proceed with a 35‑day notice and June public hearing.

The Seaside Planning Commission is set to unveil a comprehensive plan draft that will shape the city’s future land use and zoning, ensuring transparency and community involvement every step of the way.

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Vulnerable and extremely precious’: Italy ramps up coastal protection as erosion worsens 🇮🇹 #coastalerosion #sealevelrise #Italybeaches #coastalprotection www.euronews.com/2026/04/06/v...

House committee backs CPRAannual coastal plan totaling about $1.54 billion The House Transportation Committee heard a CPRA presentation on its $1.54 billion FY2026-27 annual plan, emphasizing that roughly 93% is directed to construction and project implementation and that major funding sources include GOMESA, Deepwater Horizon settlements and federal programs; the committee reported HR 1 favorably.

The House Transportation Committee has just backed a groundbreaking $1.54 billion coastal restoration plan for Louisiana, focusing on construction and local impact!

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Monterey County seeks state and federal funding for San Lucas water, coastal bluff protections and major road repairs County public‑works and water‑resources officials asked state and federal lawmakers for roughly $45 million in targeted infrastructure support — including water system work for San Lucas, an $8 million Scenic Road bluff protection proposal, and dam and road repairs — describing project scopes and remaining funding gaps.

Monterey County is urgently seeking nearly $45 million in state and federal funding to tackle critical water insecurity, coastal protection, and extensive road repairs that could transform the community.

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Meet New York’s #GreatBlueHerons!

In the #MeetYourNeighbors blog series, we connect readers to New York’s natural worlds - & explore other species’ roles in the policy areas we work on.

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Pacifica presents economic development work plan focused on fiscal resilience City staff and consultants presented a multi-year economic development work plan that staff said is meant to contribute to Pacifica’s fiscal sustainability by focusing on catalyst sites, business support and policy tweaks rather than unrestricted growth.

Pacifica is unveiling a bold economic development plan aimed at securing its financial future while preserving the charm of its coastline and neighborhoods.

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Port Hueneme council reviews legislative platform, directs staff to add climate and social‑justice language Council reviewed its annual legislative platform and directed staff to return with language strengthening climate/sustainability and social‑justice sections; the council approved continuing the current platform while asking staff to draft amendments for future adoption.

Port Hueneme City Council is taking bold steps to amplify climate sustainability and social justice in its legislative platform—will their decisions shape a greener, fairer future?

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Volusia County coastal director outlines $82 million recovery plan, prioritizes Daytona Beach for sand projects Volusia County coastal director Jessica Fentress told the Daytona Beach City Commission the county lost more than 6 million cubic yards of beach-quality sand in 2022 storms and has an $82 million FDEP grant for recovery; she described a shoals-to-shore project that identified about 1.75 million cubic yards of sand and urged countywide prioritization based on risk scores.

Volusia County has a pivotal opportunity to rebuild its beaches and boost the local economy with an $82 million grant, but time is running out!

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CORAL REEF NEWS: Florida’s Fading Coral Reefs Could Sharply Increase Coastal Flood Risk

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Arcata planning commissioners endorse Option 2 for commercial visitor‑serving overlay as part of Local Coastal Program update The Arcata City Planning Commission signaled unanimous support for a flexible, percentage‑based commercial visitor‑serving overlay (Option 2) during review of its Local Coastal Program update, while staff said sea‑level rise language has been refined and ADU standards remain under discussion with Coastal staff and HCD.

Arcata's Planning Commission has unanimously backed a flexible visitor-serving overlay, setting the stage for a transformative Local Coastal Program update!

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Daly City opens code case after fence blocks long-standing Thornton Beach access Daly City code enforcement opened a formal case and issued a notice of violation for a fence on Olympic Way that residents say blocks decades of public access to trails and the beach; the owner was given 10 days to produce permits and site documents while the city coordinates an inspection with the California Coastal Commission.

Daly City residents are raising alarms as a newly erected fence blocks a cherished access route to Thornton Beach, sparking a formal code enforcement case.

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Board schedules closed session on possible litigation with Sable Offshore Corp after public concerns about 2015 spill At a special meeting, the Board of Supervisors recessed into closed session to consider initiating litigation against Sable Offshore Corp (case number read into the record). Public comments urged action over the 2015 spill, with a speaker citing 123,000 gallons discharged and 100 acres damaged.

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors is considering legal action against Sable Offshore Corp amid growing concerns over environmental damage from a past spill.

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Pakistan and ADB sign $300M+ climate projects to protect Sindh’s coastline and promote low carbon, climate-smart agriculture in Punjab, benefiting millions nationwide.

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🌱 We’re planting Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (Black Mangrove)! 🌍 These trees protect coastlines 🌊, support marine life 🐟, and capture carbon 🌱. #Fleetmaxx #MangroveConservation #CoastalProtection #ClimateAction

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Connection and Protection Boost Health in Coral Reefs - environment coastal & offshore By developing a mathematical model of a network of coral reefs in Fiji, researchers simulated future reef conditions when managed in three different ways.

CORAL REEF RESEARCH NEWS: Connection and Protection Boost Health in Coral Reefs

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Damaged dunes = erosion and flooding.
Protect the dunes.

— Jonathan L Herbert
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#EnvironmentalSafety #CoastalProtection #JonathanLHerbert

Nantucket Historical Commission finds no adverse effect for Grama Point pier work The commission unanimously voted to find no adverse effect under Section 106 for proposed replacement work at Coast Guard Station Grama Point, endorsing a bulkhead-centered conceptual plan while noting follow-up checks with historic-district review. The design choice between a bulkhead and seawall remains under consideration.

The Nantucket Historical Commission has given a green light for crucial improvements at Coast Guard Station Grama Point, but the debate between a bulkhead and seawall is just heating up!

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This image includes the QR code for more information on the Just Transitions Working Group of the Future Earth Coasts programme

Contributors are sought for a new online training series on "just transitions" in coastal regions, to be launched by the 'Just Transitions Working Group' of #FutureEarthCoasts in 2026.
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Near-sinking barge off BC coast stokes fears over oil tanker threats | The-14 A sinking barge off BC renews First Nations’ warnings about tanker risks and Canada’s weak coastal protection.

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Scientific‑empirical evidence shows #NatureBasedSolutions like oyster reefs enhance #muddy coastal resilience by attenuating hydrodynamic energy, stabilizing soft‑sediment shorelines, supporting biodiversity, a powerful dimension of #CoastalProtection relevant to archipelagic state Fiji. @iisd.org

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🏝️ The Al-Qula’an tribe in Egypt successfully integrates tourism and coastal protection, showcasing an exemplary model of sustainable eco-tourism within Wadi El Gemal. Link: https://tinyurl.com/2yte27q8 #EcoTourism #CoastalProtection #Sustainability 🌿

PHD OPPORTUNITY: Modelling high-resolution wave dynamics over coral reef topographic complexity (Southampton University, UK)

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Council votes to deny Youth Beachfront Park and Outdoor Learning Center project, 7-0 Staff presented a $5 million federally funded proposal for a Youth Beachfront Park and Outdoor Learning Center at South Jetty Park; council voted 7-0 to deny the request at this meeting amid environmental, permitting and siting questions.

A bold $5 million proposal for a Youth Beachfront Park in Venice has been denied by council members amid pressing environmental concerns and unanswered questions.

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CPRA lays out near‑term plan for large-scale 'land bridge' restorations, seeks phased design and construction CPRA presented a new programmatic approach to construct large-scale linear marsh-and-ridge restorations ("land bridges"), detailing screening criteria, a phased design approach and specific near‑term candidates that could be put into construction while the larger alignment is refined.

CPRA is pioneering a groundbreaking approach to restore Louisiana's coast with innovative "land bridges" that promise to enhance marsh creation and protection while tackling climate challenges.

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