Sea Level Rise: A Guide for Public and Private Projects

Summary

This practice note discusses the legal and policy framework for addressing sea level rise (SLR) in the 21st century in the U.S., with an emphasis on the California Coastal Act (the Coastal Act), its administrative regulations, and policy guidance as promulgated by the California Coastal Commission (the Coastal Commission). This practice note also presents a brief overview of the laws and policies that have been implemented in the last decade to address sea level rise in Florida and New York.