FIELD SERVICES SECTION

The field services section is responsible for all biological field investigations and monitoring activities within the LA Coastal Zone to ensure and maintain compliance with the LA State and Local Coastal Resources Act 361. Investigations/ assessments are performed to evaluate and document any possible direct and significant impacts to coastal waters and provide alternatives for avoidance with minimization of impacts to wetland and coastal resources associated with activities within the coastal zone.

Surveillance activities are performed to document potential permitted or unpermitted violations of the LCRP within the coastal zone. Biological assessments are performed to document any proposed permits for authorization as well as monitoring mitigation and completed activities for compliance with permit conditions.

Applying for a Coastal Use Permit

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