Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972

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  • In the 1960s

    In the 1960s

    The environment became more apparent to people at this time.
  • Stratton Commission Report

    Stratton Commission Report

    Report focused on the attention of the public, politicians, and scientists toward the importance of coastal regions and the lack of effective management.
  • Santa Barbara Oil Spill

    Santa Barbara Oil Spill

    The public became more aware as to what was happening in the coasts and had the urge to actually do something about it.
  • Act of Congress passed/enacted

    Act of Congress passed/enacted

    Passed in 1972 to encourage coastal states to develop and implement coastal zone management programs.
  • 34 States Established Management Programs

    34 States Established Management Programs

    Of 35 states there were 34 that implemented management programs; Washington being the first.
  • Alaska withdrew from from the act

    Alaska withdrew from from the act

    By operation of Alaska State law, the federally aproved Alaska Coastal Management expired, resulting in the withdrawl from the CZMA.
  • Funding for Coastal Zone Management Act

    Funding for Coastal Zone Management Act

    Got $65 million from administrative grants, a coastal resource improvement program, coastal zone enhancement grants, and coastal nonpoint pollution control program.