Minnesota’s Coastal Program is being reviewed by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2025.
Section 312 of the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) requires NOAA to conduct periodic evaluations of federally approved coastal management programs. The evaluation process includes holding one or more public meetings, consideration of public comments, and consultation with interested Federal, State, and local agencies and members of the public. During the evaluation, NOAA will consider the extent to which Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program has met the national objectives, adhered to the management program approved by the Secretary of Commerce, and adhered to the terms of financial assistance under the CZMA. When the evaluation is complete, NOAA's Office for Coastal Management will place a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the final evaluation findings.
Public input
Minnesota’s public meeting will be held virtually at 3 p.m (Central Daylight Time). Wednesday, August 20, 2025. To participate in the meeting, register by 5 p.m. (Central) Tuesday, August 19, 2025. While advance registration is requested, registration will remain open until the meeting closes.
Written comments can be sent to [email protected]. Include “Comments on Performance Evaluation of Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program” in the subject line of the message. NOAA must receive comments by August 29, 2025.
For more information see the Federal Register notice of public meeting.
Additional information
Previous evaluation findings: Final evaluation findings. August 2008 – May 2018
Contact Information:
Amber Westerbur
Coastal Program Manager
1568 Hwy 2 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Ph. 218-834-1445
Fax 218-834-6639
[email protected]