California Beach Bums

Reason's Michael DeAlessi explains how the California Coastal Commission thwarts innovative approaches to environmental protection.

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April 11, 2003, 7:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

California's gorgeous 1,150 mile coastline is controlled by the California Coastal Commission, a regulatory powerhouse marked by cronyism and a rabid, arbitrary anti-development attitude. Reason Natural Resource Policy Director Michael DeAlessi explains how the commission thwarts innovative approaches to environmental protection that also satisfy the state's economic need for development.

Thanks to George Passantino

FULL STORY: California Beach Bums

Tuesday, April 8, 2003 in Reason Public Policy Institute

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