States, Commonwealths, and Territorial Marine
Managed Area Programs
States use a wide variety of site designation authorities
to protect and manage natural and cultural coastal and marine resources.
Nationwide, there are more than 100 state, territorial, and commonwealth
agencies with area-based management authority. Every state and territory
has different bureaus, departments, and divisions that regulate
the environment, manage lands, and regulate commerce. These pages
contain information on each coastal and marine state, commonwealth,
or territory’s marine managed area programs, agencies, and
legislation.
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