Coastal Zone Management in
Pennsylvania
The mission of the
Pennsylvania Coastal Resources
Management Program is to
“protect and enhance fragile
natural resources by reducing
conflicts between competing
land and water uses while
representing a comprehensive
approach to managing the
impacts of development and
other activities in coastal areas.
The current goals and objectives of the
coastal program are to:
• To enhance Pennsylvania’s capacity to manage the natural, recreational, and
historic resources of its two geographically distinct Coastal Zones and coastal
watersheds.
• To recognize and protect the resources of estuaries and wetlands.
• To operate through a network of federal, state and local partners, coordinating
public participation and providing funding and technical support for projects
that protect, conserve, and enhance coastal resources.
Federal funds:
State and matching funds:
Total:
$1,591,000
$1,477,000
$3,068,000
Coastal Zone Managements Grants are funded by NOAA and located in the Commerce, Justice, and
Science Appropriation Bills.
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Pennsylvania has
189 Miles
of Coastline
Nearly $150 Billion
of PA’s GDP comes from
Coastal zone counties
3 million+ people
live in a Pennsylvania
Coastal zone county
Where the water meets the land: Federal, state and local collaboration in pennsylvania
Federal funds:
State and matching funds:
Total:
$1,591,000
$1,477,000
$3,068,000
Pennsylvania FY 2013 Highlights and Outcomes
The Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Managment Program is part of the Department of Environmental Protection
Coastal Zone Managements Grants are funded by NOAA and located in the Commerce, Justice, and
Science Appropriation Bills.
In FY 2013, how was the money spent?
• Erie City to complete phase II of
their comprehensive plan
• McKean Twp to complete a
comprehensive plan
• Continued development of a
Marine Spatial Plan for Lake Erie
Community
Planning and
Development
13.5%
• Delaware River Waterfront
Corporation to design a halfmile wetland park along the
Philadelphia shoreline
• Heritage Conservancy to
continue restoration and
education at Bristol Marsh
• Regional Science Consortium
to study the mortality of angler
released native fish in Lake Erie
Coordination and
Public Involvement
22.9%
Coastal Habitat
Conservation
16.1%
Coastal
Water Quality
Protection
10.8%
• Partnership for the Delaware Estuary to
attract over 2,000 visitors to the DECZ
for the 13th annual Coast Day.
• Erie Times-News in Education to provide
LECZ environmental issue articles to
6,000 students and other readers.
• Pennsylvania Sea Grant to coordinate
statewide response to aquatic invasive
species
Coastal Hazards
8.4%
Public
Access
28.3%
• Administration of the Bluff Recession
and Setback Act (BRSA) and monitoring
in hazard areas along Lake Erie
1.
23,740 pounds of trash collected in Delaware and 2,288 pounds in Lake
Erie Coastal zones during the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup.
2.
Creation of three new trails, adding over one mile of new public
access, and enhancement of three existing access sites.
3.
10,000 residents, students, and teachers attended coastal zone educational
programs and events.
4.
Acquisition of a 14 acre forested parcel for public use in the Lake Erie Coastal Zone.
• Philadelphia to add 1,200’ to the popular
Schuylkill Riverfront Trail
• Bartram’s Garden to restore the 1728 house
at the National Historic Landmark site
• Lawrence Park Twp to construct a trail
connecting an upland park to a boat
launch/beach park on Lake Erie
• Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
to continue its mussel restoration
outreach in the DECZ
• PA Clean Ways to coordinate cleanups
and educational events in the DECZ
Other Partners:
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In FY 2013, who received the funds?
• Philadelphia Parks and Recreation:
Schuylkill Banks Greenway
• Fairmount Park Commission: Lardner’s Park Composting Restroom
• Erie City: Comprehensive Plan Phase II
• Erie County Conservation District:
Headwaters Park Master Plan
• Erie Times-News in Education: Creating Lake Erie Coastal Zone Stewards
• Delaware River Waterfront Corp:
Wetlands Park
• John Bartram Association: Bartram’s Garden Restoration
• Regional Science Consortium: Angler Released Fish Mortality
Community Grants
19.7%
State Partners
47.0%
• Penn State/Sea Grant: Aquatic invasive Species
• PA Coastal Resources
Management Program: Lake Erie Coastal Zone Boundary
Expansion; Marine Spatial
Planning
• PA Dept. of Transportation:
Coastal Zone Aerial Photography
Acquisition
Other Partners
30.0%
3.3%
Community and Other Technical Assistance
• Erie County Dept of Planning:
Coordination and Technical Assistance
Audubon Pennsylvania
Coastal Counties and Municipalities
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
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Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
Pennsylvania Game Commission
Philadelphia Regional Port Authority
Philadelphia Water Department
Schuylkill River Development Corporation
Key Priorities for FY 2014
1.
Pursue efforts to expand the Lake Erie Coastal Zone boundary to protect the entire watershed.
2.
Continue Marine Spatial Planning in Pennsylvania’s portion of Lake Erie to balance competing uses and
protect critical resources.
3.
Support projects that enhance habitat connectivity, tidal wetlands, and public access to tidal shorelines.
Maintaining A Vital AmericaN Resource:
Coastal Zone Management
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Over half of Americans live, work
and play along the U.S. coastal zone,
and our coasts constitute a majority
of the nation’s economy.
State coastal programs have managed this vital resource
since passage of the Coastal Zone Management Act in
1972, coordinating and balancing the needs of diverse
stakeholders. From shipping lanes and ports, to bike lanes
and parks, our coasts provide resources for a vast range of
competing interests vital to our way of life.
Coastal States Organization
Hall of the States
444 North Capitol St., NW, Suite 638
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 508-3860
www.coastalstates.org
Contact: Donald J. Benczkowski
Coastal Resources Program Manager
Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
(717)-705-8028
https://www.dep.state.pa.us/river/czmp.htm
Data: NOAA Office of Ocean & Coastal Resource Management; National Ocean Economics Program Population and Economic Data, 2012; Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program;
Projection: NAD 1983 State Plane Pennsylvania North FIPS (US Feet); page 1 photo: PA Coastal Resources Management Program; page 4 photo: Schuylkill River Development Corp.
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