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THE EMERGENCE OF CMSP IN TEXAS
Kate Zultner, Texas General Land OfficeInternational Marine Spatial Planning Symposium
May 16, 2012
OVERVIEW
Texas & Coastal Management Program Section 309 Program Enhancement Strategy
Development What we are hoping to address through CMSP Strategies Drivers Pathway Tools to enhance and be enhanced in this process Challenges
THE TEXAS COAST
Coastal Zone (1/10 of state)= 367 mi of Gulf shoreline, > 3,300 miles of bays/estuaries , out to 10.3 mi
More than 1/2 the nation's chemical products & gasoline comes from plants along the Texas GIWW
Commercial fishing brings in more than $150 million of fish and shellfish/yr
18 coastal counties home for 6 million residents (24% of state pop.)
TEXAS COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
To ensure the long-term ecological and economic
productivity of the coast.
Awards approximately $2.2 million annually in grants
Eligible for Program Enhancement money – Sec. 309 CZMA
Contracted HRI (A&M) to conduct 309 Assessment &
Strategy Report
309 ASSESSMENT & STRATEGY REPORT
Assessment : Looks at projects funded over the past 5 yrs and recommends areas of high priority for future funding
Strategy: Proposed Strategy for addressing identified priorities, within the enhancement areas, for the next 5 yrs (2011-2015)
309 Assessment & Strategies report (2011-2015)
CZMA Section 309 Enhancement Areas
Cumulative & Secondary
Impacts
Coastal Hazards
Public Access Wetlands
Ocean Resources
Marine Debris Energy & Government
Facility Siting
Aquaculture
Note: Texas cannot create SAMPs
ASSESSMENT: IDENTIFIED HIGH PRIORITY NEEDS
Wetlands• Freshwater
inflows data
• Develop habitat restoration plans
Coastal Hazards• Public
education about hazards
• Statewide sea level rise assessment
• Coastal hazards planning for local communities
Public Access• Public
access data
• Effects of SLR on public access
• Planning for continued accessibility
Marine Debris• Storm-water
discharge data
• Data on impacts to wildlife
• Debris removal response
Cumulative & Secondary Impacts• Community
planning in coastal areas to mitigate vulnerability to coastal hazards
• Sediment management plans
Energy & Gov’tFacility Siting• Coastal and
marine spatial planning for offshore energy siting
COASTAL & MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING (CMSP)
To develop an integrative, adaptive, ecosystem based Strategy for pro-active and comprehensive long-term planning and management for our coastal resources Regulatory/permit streamlining across networked agencies Update Resource Mgmt. Codes (RMCs) Plan for renewable energy siting (currently wind) Coastal hazard mitigation planning Habitat/wetlands restoration planning Sediment management planning
Use Texas’ marine and coastal natural resources efficiently by encouraging responsible and sustainable economic development.
Protect, restore, and enhance the diversity, quality, quantity, functions and values of marine and coastal natural resources.
Provide for enhanced water quality, water supply, healthy beaches and safe seafood in our watersheds and coastal areas by promoting and implementing sustainable practices on land.
Allow for adaptability to accommodate changing environmental conditions and impacts, including those associated with climate change, seal-level rise; and new and emerging uses, advances in technology, availability of information and policy changes.
Support state, regional and national priorities and partnerships.
STRATEGIES
DRIVERS:
Secure dedicated funding source for CMP Renewable energy (offshore wind leases) Coastal resiliency (SLR, storm surge, oil spills, infrastructure
& asset protection) Habitat & wetlands protection & restoration CWA penalties/ BP NRDA $ (coordinated approach to
spending) Erosion & sediment management Regional (GOMA) and national (NOP) initiatives
HOW DO WE GET THERE?
Create Central Portal/Platform for this Information
Develop Framework for Future Coast-wide Planning Efforts
Examine Texas’s Role in Regional Coastal Management Issues
Analyze Existing Laws, Regulations and Programs
Determine Data Gaps & Needs
Information Review & Assessment
Inventory Existing Information on Coastal Resources
* Public and local input and technical review will occur throughout these steps
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CODES RMCs assigned to state-owned tracts in Texas bays and estuaries, and
Gulf waters, representing development guidelines for activities within the tracts.
Codes enhance protection of sensitive natural resources by providing recommendations for minimizing adverse impacts from mineral exploration and development activities.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT
STATE OF TEXAS OIL SPILL RESPONSE MAPPING VIEWER
CHALLENGES:
Political support (CMP initiated)
Stakeholder support/buy-in/ trust
Clear and consistent messaging/ communications
Resource constraints (staff & funds)
Data compatibility/acquisition
Integrating national, regional and local planning objectives
Managing Expectations (reasonable outcomes)
