SB 1066: Mitigating costs for the coast from climate change

Climate change will have serious impacts on California's coast, including sea level rise, beach and bluff erosion, and salt water erosion. SB 1066 (Lieu) clarifies that the California Coastal Conservancy may fund and undertake projects to address these climate change impacts. The bill requires the Conservancy to prioritize projects that maximize public benefits such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preserving and enhancing coastal wetlands and natural lands, and reducing hazards to harbors and ports.