Coastal Resources Management Program

The mission of the Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program is to protect and enhance fragile natural resources utilizing a comprehensive approach to managing complex resource needs in its two coastal areas. The Lake Erie coastal zone features beautiful Presque Isle State Park, Pennsylvania’s only “seashore” and an international shipping hub with an unique maritime history in the City of Erie, which is enjoying an economic and cultural renaissance. At the opposite end of the state, the Delaware Estuary coastal zone has transformed from its industrial past into a showcase for urban trails and the world’s largest freshwater port on the longest undammed river system on the Atlantic Coast.

What's New

Pursuant to the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, a virtual public meeting will be held as part of the federal performance evaluation of the Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program. The meeting will be held at 12 pm ET on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Please register by Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5 pm ET. While advance registration is requested, registration will remain open until the meeting closes, and any participant may provide oral comment after the speakers who registered in advance conclude.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comments regarding the operation and implementation of the Pennsylvania Coastal Resources Management Program. Written comments are encouraged, and participation at the public meeting is not required for submission. Written comments should be emailed to czma.evaluations@noaa.gov no later than Friday May 29, 2026. Include “Comments on Pennsylvania Coastal Management Program” in the subject line.

Contact Us

For more information, call the Coastal Resources Management Program at 717-772-4785 or e-mail at ra-epcoastalzone@pa.gov. During teleworking conditions, e-mail is the preferred method of contacting the program.