West coast states fared far better. California earned an “A,” being essentially a poster child for establishing strict zoning laws that keep development at bay while trying to future-proof beaches by taking climate change into account while formulating regulations. Washington and Oregon both received “B”s, mostly getting dinged for sediment policies that could be improved.

Or, in Surfrider’s words:

“The higher scoring states had strong policies regarding coastal building setbacks, prohibitions against coastal armrrooring and rebuilding in coastal hazard areas, and support for incorporating sea level rise and coastal adaptation into planning documents.”

 Morro Bay last week

Cayucos, a few miles north of Morro bay.  The tip of Morro Bay rock  is visible on the right hand side of the photo above.