California Coastal Act Turns 50

Brown Bag Lunch Online Presentation with Mike Wilson, Environmental Engineer & Third District Supervisor, Humboldt County:

As the Coastal Act turns 50, this presentation will examine the mission and work of the Coastal Commission across the years, and the impact it has had relative to that mission -- including along the coast of Humboldt County. The presenter will discuss the projects that have been developed (or modified) and how it functions in relationship to the county and local governments, and the support it has maintained relative to its mission.

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An environmental engineer who grew up in Humboldt County and earned an MS in Environmental Systems Engineering from Cal Poly Humboldt, Wilson has represented the third district—Arcata, Blue Lake, Freshwater and Manila—on the Humboldt County board of supervisors since 2016. Prior to becoming county supervisor, Wilson served nine years on the board of the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District where he supported a balanced approach to economic development of the harbor and environmental protection. Since 2019, he has served on the California Coastal Commission. During his time as Humboldt Bay Harbor Commissioner, Wilson lead successful efforts to restore wetlands and estuaries, expand oyster and seaweed farming, clean up the contaminated Samoa Pulp mill site, and create sustainable, living wage jobs. As county supervisor, Wilson has worked to increase safe and walk-able neighborhoods, protect cherished open landscapes, create affordable housing, increase renewable energy production, and expand emergency and long-term mental health services.

The California Coastal Commission is a state agency within the California Natural Resources Agency with quasi-judicial control of land and public access along the state's 1,100 miles of coastline.

The presentation will begin promptly at noon.

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