People enjoying West Beach, Photo by Alfred Leung

California Coastal Voices

Resources for Coastal Voices: Speaking Up for the Beach

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Laws, Regulations, and Legislative Information regarding the California Coastal Commission

Activity #1, Invitation to Engage: Speak Up

Activity #2, Exploration: Roundtable Analysis of Environmental Policy

Activity #3, Explanation: National Patterns in Beach Access Policy

Activity #4, Elaboration: Interpreting the Public Trust Doctrine

Activity #5, Extend: Interpreting the California Coastal Act

  • Peter Douglas quote and Expert Group questions in Word
  • Video: Heroes of the Coast from Earth Alert

Activity #6, Evaluation: Mock Coastal Commission Meeting

  • Contesting the Coast scenario and stakeholder roles in Word