Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program plan

The CELCP is a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that outlines conservation priorities and practices for coastal states in the United States.

Conservation planning is an established field of study that is foundational to the planning and development process in the United States. It is a multidisciplinary process that helps allocate resources and funding to protect and preserve natural lands, biodiversity, and people.