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Trump Orders NOAA Review of California Coastal Oversight

6/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump ordered National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to review California’s Coastal Commission and related agencies.
Environmental advocates warn the review threatens coastline.
Defenders of Wildlife call the review an attempt to undermine oversight.
California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot says $51 billion economy needs a seat at table because review could cut funding, limit authority, and opens comment Aug 22 with a meeting Aug 10 in Santa Monica.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to review California’s Coastal Commission and related agencies.
Environmental advocates warn the review threatens coastline.
Defenders of Wildlife call the review an attempt to undermine oversight.
California Secretary for Natural Resources Wade Crowfoot says $51 billion economy needs a seat at table because review could cut funding, limit authority, and opens comment Aug 22 with a meeting Aug 10 in Santa Monica.