Implementing Regional Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning

Coastal and marine spatial planning involves a comprehensive approach to ocean management based on science, politics, the environment, and economic goals. Unfortunately, the needs of the ocean do not follow the arbitrary jurisdictional boundaries that have been drawn between the states, the federal...

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Published in:Environmental law reporter 2012-04, Vol.42 (4)
Main Authors: Hildreth, Richard G, Nickol, Lynne M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benefits
Boundaries
Coastal zone management
Constitutions
Environment
Federal government
Jurisdiction
Ocean
Planning
Science
Water
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Summary:Coastal and marine spatial planning involves a comprehensive approach to ocean management based on science, politics, the environment, and economic goals. Unfortunately, the needs of the ocean do not follow the arbitrary jurisdictional boundaries that have been drawn between the states, the federal government, and other countries. Due to the interjurisdictional nature of the oceans, an integrated regional plan would significantly benefit the West Coast waters and ocean resources. Through the use of the Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution, cross-boundary regional coastal and marine spatial planning could be accomplished in a way that would integrate the individual needs of each jurisdiction while still considering the ocean resources on an ecosystem-based scale. Adapted from source document.
ISSN:0046-2284