CZMA Overview

Learning materials

All-in-One e-booklet – CZMA Overview (PDF) Learn about key elements of the Coastal Zone Management Act. Find out how this legislation connects to and supports the daily work of a state coastal management program. This booklet includes all content listed below in one easy-to-read document.

For the manager presenting to new staff members

• Video – one-minute overview of the National Coastal Zone Management Program
• Slide presentation (PPT) – downloadable, customizable, with talking points
• Quiz (online) – covers key points staff members should know about the CZMA
• Quick References (PDFs)
• Eight “Good to Know” Sections of the CZMA
• Section-By-Section Descriptions of the CZMA

Coastal Program Tasks

Interactive learning modules

Module – Funding and Cooperative Agreements
Learn about types of CZMA funding and navigating the cooperative agreement process. Find examples of funded activities, a quiz, interactive games, and quick references.

• Quick References (PDFs)
  • Understanding Funding in Your Coastal Management Program
  • Cooperative Agreement Process Quick Start Guide
  • Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4

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Module – Permitting in the Coastal Zone
Learn about basic permitting concepts, permit application review, and how the CZMA relates to the permitting process.

• Quick References (PDFs)
  • Permit Review Process: Questions to Ask
  • Permitting: How Does It Work in My State’s Coastal Management Program?