Through the Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI), the Florida Coastal Management Program (FCMP) makes federal - specifically, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - funds available on a competitive basis to Florida's 35 coastal counties and all municipalities within the counties' boundaries that are required to include a coastal element in their comprehensive plan.
Publications, printed reports (other than scientific, technical or professional publications), videos, websites or other materials must include the NOAA logo and the following statement on the cover of the first page:
The FY 2025-26 request for applications cycle will open September 1, 2024 and remain open through October 31, 2024.
Rocky Bayou State Park Aquatic Preserve is recognized as an exceptional water resource of the state. The aquatic preserve is the smallest of the 43 aquatic preserves in Florida, encompassing 367 acres.
Coastal management is implemented through a network of programs and 24 statutes administered by the eight agencies and five water management districts listed below.
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