ActCoastal News
June Hearing Report
The Coastal Commission’s June meeting took place virtually on Wednesday, June 9 through Friday, June 11. The meeting featured several important items including a permit amendment for improvements to public access at Bayside Beach in Newport Beach, a permit for a new seawall in Solana Beach and the reconfiguration and improvements to Fiesta Island in Mission Bay. Notably, the City of Del Mar’s Local Coastal Program update for sea level rise was withdrawn two days before the scheduled hearing based on a vote by the City Council. The meeting did not result in any vote charts.
For more information on these items and others, check out the full meeting report - posted on the ActCoastal home page.
Check out our YouTube channel to see ActCoastal partner testimony.
Surfrider Foundation Releases 2020 Clean Water Report
The Surfrider Foundation is pleased to release the annual 2020 Clean Water Report. Surfrider believes that everyone deserves access to clean water to surf, swim and play in. This was particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, when other recreation options were limited. During 2020, beach use soared across the country. In some states it was up by 200-300%! With more people hitting the beach, Surfrider’s network of coastal defenders knew it was important to continue to protect our water resources and ensure that all Americans have access to water quality information to protect their health.
The 2020 Clean Water Report summarizes and highlights the work of the Surfrider Foundation’s Clean Water campaigns and programs. Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Surfrider chapters showed flexibility and determination to adapt their usual approaches to continue to bring their communities together to protect clean water and healthy beaches. Read the full Clean Water Report summary here!
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