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Delaware Coastal Zone Act 40th anniversary

September 28th, 2011 No comments
coastal-zone-map

Map of the Delaware Coastal Zone

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Delaware Coastal Zone Act. Originally signed into law by Gov. Russell Peterson in 1971, the Act prohibited new heavy industry uses in Delaware’s coastal area and regulates other uses.  Widener Law will present a program on September 30th on the Coastal Zone Act highlighting it’s history, controversies, and challenges.

Delaware Coastal Zone Act sources:

The Delaware Coastal Zone Act

Delaware Coastal Zone Act regulations

Delaware Coastal Zone Act Program

For more information on the Delaware Coastal Zone Act see:

Joel M. Goodman. The Delaware Coastal Zone Experience. 5 Envtl. L. 727 (1974-1975)

Kenneth T. Kristl. Keeping the Coast Clear: Lessons about Protecting the Natural Environment by Controlling Industrial Development under Delaware’s Coastal Zone Act. 25 Pace Envtl. L. Rev. 37 (2008)