The California Coastal Commission is a state agency in the U.S. state of California with quasi-judicial regulatory oversight over land use and public access in the California coastal zone.
The California Coastal Commission's mission is "To protect, conserve, restore, and enhance the environment of the California coastline". The Commission's current agenda can be found on their website.
Read more about California Coastal Commission: History, Development, Local Coastal Programs, Legal Issues
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