What We Do
Our Services
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is responsible for maintaining the official maps of the CBRS and making recommendations to Congress for appropriate changes to the boundaries; consulting with other federal agencies regarding federally funded projects proposed within the CBRS; and working with property owners, project proponents, and other stakeholders to determine whether a specific property or project site is located within the CBRS.
Our Projects and Initiatives
The Service is committed to ensuring accurate and user-friendly maps depicting the CBRS. Through a series of mapping projects, we have made progress in modernizing maps for the CBRS using digital technology that has significantly improved public access to information, increased efficiency for infrastructure project planning, and increased accuracy and timeliness in determining whether individual properties are located with the CBRS.
Our Laws and Regulations
CBRA and its amendments are administered by the Service and affect all federal agencies that spend funds or provide financial assistance within the designated CBRS units. The Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act or BEACH Act (Pub. L. 118-117), enacted on November 25, 2024, requires all affected federal agencies to revise or issue regulations and guidance to ensure compliance with CBRA.
Our Library
Whether you are looking for additional information about the Coastal Barrier Resources System, our current mapping projects, or official maps, you can find it here in our library.