MMPC Statement on Ongoing Coastal Act Challenges

The More Mesa Preservation Coalition is closely monitoring ongoing efforts to weaken the California Coastal Act and the authority of the California Coastal Commission. Any reduction in these long-standing protections could increase the risk of future development pressures on More Mesa and other sensitive coastal resources.

Maintaining strong coastal protections remains essential to preserving More Mesa’s ecological, scenic, and recreational values. We will continue to track these developments and keep the community informed.

To read the recent article highlighting these concerns, click below:

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