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The Coastal Barrier Resource System

A photo of a coastal barrier.

Division of Federal Program Activities

New Report Available: A new report shows how the Coastal Barrier Resources Act--a unique, free-market approach to conservation--has saved taxpayers' money and protected valuable habitat.

There is also a press release available about the report.

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Designed to save Federal funds, protect human lives and conserve coastal natural resources. For an overview, see the fact sheet on the Coastal Barrier System.

What are Coastal Barriers?

Types of Coastal Barriers

The Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1982

summary of the law

law (full text)

The Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990

summary of the law (scroll to the bottom of the entry).

Prohibition of Federal Expenditures

Defining "Undeveloped Coastal Barriers"

Basic definition

Size

Coastal Barrier Resource System MapUnits

Coastal Barrier Resource System Map Order Form

For more information about the Coastal Barrier Resources System send e-mail or contact:
Katie Niemi
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Federal Program Activities, Room 400
4401 N. Fairfax, VA 22203

Phone: (703) 358-2183
Visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Home Page
Visit the Coastal Habitat Conservation Home Page

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Last updated 11/07/02.

Keywords=coastal barrier, marine resources, beaches, dunes, federal subsidies, barrier island