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to the Coastal Commission
meeting live on the web.
When in session,
see the webcast itself
or the webcast with the agenda alongside
or just the audio.

See video archives of previous meetings.

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Man in wheelchair, click here to find out where you can borrow a beach wheelchair.Did you know that beach wheelchairs are offered for use at various locations?

Check on where you can borrow one.

 

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The Coastal Commission cannot receive comments on any official business by electronic mail unless specifically indicated. Any information relating to official business should be sent to the appropriate Commission office using U.S. Mail or courier service.


Buy a
WHALE TAILSM  license plate
Picture of WHALE TAIL License plate
& support
our coast and ocean.
Press Release (June 25, 2008): WHALE TAILSM License Plates Are Still Afloat

The third volume in our series of coastal guides is now available!

This volume, Beaches and Parks in Southern California
includes sections on Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties.

Here is the cover of this latest volume:

Cover of Beaches and Parks in Southern California (from the Experience the California Coast series)

Take a peek at sample pages from the Los Angeles County chapter
and then find out more!


We are proud to share with you
the winning entries and honorable mentions
from our
2009 Coastal Art & Poetry Contest.

"Harmony" by Stephanie Liaw: a poster which received honorable mention in the 2009 Student Poster Art & Poetry Contest

Above is "Harmony"
by Stephanie Liaw


Rising Tides: an International Competition for Ideas Responding to
Sea Level Rise in San Francisco Bay and Beyond

is being sponsored by
the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
See detailed information on the competition.

 

Did you know that the California Coastal Commission
is now offering a 40% discount
on permit application fees
for green building projects?
Learn the details!



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