October 27 marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), which began a new era in the U.S. and for NOAA by recognizing the importance of safeguarding our nation’s coasts, estuaries, and oceans. The act led to NOAA working with state partners to balance economic development and environmental conservation, and helps to ensure that future generations have access to our nation’s nearly 100,000 miles of shoreline.

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