Georgia Water/Laws/Coastal Zone Management Act

U.S. Coastal Zone Management Act

General Description edit

This Act declares a national interest in land use decisions previously viewed as local in nature by acknowledging that a rapidly growing population is endangering the fragility and beauty of the coastal zone.

Purpose edit

The purpose of the CZMA is to preserve the unique values of the coastal lands and waters by encouraging states to devise land and water use plans for coastal protection.