The Commission publishes annual Year in Review reports to highlight key accomplishments, major projects, and program milestones across the agency. This page contains the agency-wide Year in Review reports, which offers a clear look at the Commission’s ongoing work to protect and enhance California’s coast.
In addition to these annual reports, you’ll also find key metrics and performance highlights that provide a snapshot of our progress over time, as well as a link to the Environmental Justice Program Year in Review reports. Together, these resources offer a transparent and accessible overview of the Commission’s efforts, achievements, and evolving priorities year after year.
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Every year, the California Coastal Commission approves hundreds of new development proposals, working closely with applicants to ensure projects, where applicable, contain protections for natural habitats and public access to the shoreline. This includes issuing Coastal Development Permits (CDPs) and permit waivers, as well as amendments to Local Coastal Programs (LCPs). It also involves the review of projects proposed by the federal government or federally regulated activities such as offshore oil and offshore wind development. Here.
Every year the California Coastal Commission issues hundreds of Coastal Development Permits (CDPs) and processes dozens of amendments for Local Coastal Programs (LCPs) and other planning documents. The agency also enforces public access and natural resource protections, reviews federal projects and produces numerous reports and guidance memos. The full Key Metrics Report 2024 can be viewed here, or click here to view a summary.
The California Coastal Commission adopted its Environmental Justice Policy and related implementation actions in March 2019. Since then, it has published annual reports documenting its progress in carrying out the policy. To view the reports, please click here.
