Alabama Coastal Zone Management Program
Program Overview
The Alabama Coastal Management Program was approved by NOAA in 1979, and is administered by two state agencies:
- The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is responsible for planning, fiscal management, public education, and research management; and the
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management carries out permitting, regulatory, and enforcement functions.
The primary authority for the coastal management program is the Alabama Coastal Area Act of 1976 (Act 534).
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Alabama CRS Highlights
Alabama CRS HighlightsThe Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) hosts the South Alabama Flood Engagement Team (SAFE-T) to collaborate with coastal communities on floodplain management issues. SAFE-T’s mission is to create a network of flood...