Coastal Restoration Act: Protecting Ecosystems for Climate and Flood Defense
This Act establishes a national strategy to protect and restore coastal blue carbon ecosystems, such as marshes and mangroves, which naturally sequester carbon dioxide. It mandates pilot programs to enhance coastal resilience, providing better flood protection and erosion control for communities. Federal agencies will coordinate efforts, map these vital areas, and make environmental data publicly accessible.
Key points
Establishes an interagency working group to coordinate federal efforts on researching, mapping, protecting, and restoring coastal carbon ecosystems.
Mandates pilot programs to restore degraded coastal areas, prioritizing projects that offer high carbon sequestration and ecosystem benefits like flood protection.
Requires the creation of a national map and inventory of coastal ecosystems, assessing their carbon storage potential and vulnerability to climate change.
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