NOAA National Coastal Zone Management Program Strategic Plan 2018-2023

The NOAA National Coastal Zone Management Program Strategic Plan 2018-2023 is a national cross-sectoral plan/strategy of the United States of America. Its main objectives are to ensure the conservation and responsible use of the nation’s valuable coastal resources by facilitating informed planning and decision making along the coast; increasing the resilience of coastal communities by anticipating and addressing coastal hazards; and ensuring a healthy coast for the public to enjoy.
More specifically, it aims to prepare for and minimize the risks from coastal hazards, changing conditions, and emerging uses; foster integration of social and economic information into coastal management; grow and strengthen coastal economies; preserve, restore, and better understand the services provided by coastal and ocean ecosystems; facilitate the adoption of natural and nature-based coastal infrastructure solutions; improve public access to the coasts to enhance recreation and enjoyment for all; strengthen national coastal zone management network and grow partnerships; increase state, territory, and local coastal zone management implementation capacity; and enhance local, state, and national awareness of the National Coastal Zone Management Program and resources.