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C-SMART: Sea Level Rise and Marin's Ocean Coast

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Climate experts estimate that by 2100, sea level could rise by around 70 inches and that the frequency, intensity and flood-effects of storms will increase. People in coastal areas need to understand how sea level rise may affect their homes, schools, roads, public facilities, natural resources and habitat areas, and how to prepare for them. Collaboration: Sea-level Marin Adaptation Response Team (C-SMART) is working to develop this understanding for Marin’s ocean coast, so that together, we can prepare to meet the challenge of sea level rise.

NEWS & UPDATES

View a detailed presentation of the Tomales Bay Living Shoreline Project and View the final report .

CDA is hard at work preparing the Stinson Beach Adaptation and Resilience Collaboration (“Stinson ARC”) adaptation planning process for public kick off in early 2022. Check out the project overview featured on Ocean Protection Council’s Prop 68 Climate Resilience Miniseriesand associated short overview video!

The Stinson Beach Adaptation and Resilience Collaboration is underway!

You can now view the recording of the Stinson Beach Dune Study presentation and download a copy of the groundbreaking Dune Feasibility Study.

Here are two national stories from NY Times and Bloomberg on Sea Level Rise. Both highlight the West coast and the Bay Area.

About the Project

C-SMART is an effort to understand potential impacts of sea level rise on Marin's ocean coast and work together with communities to prepare for a more resilient future.

Adaptation Planning & Report

The Adaptation Report is the final Phase I deliverable of the Marin County Community Development Agency's Collaboration Sea Level Rise Marin Adaptation Response Team (C-SMART) program.

C-SMART Publications

Learn about the Draft Marin Ocean Coast Vulnerability Assessment and Draft Adaptation Report which identify areas that may flood in the future and potential actions to address the impacts of coastal hazards.

Local Coastal Program

The Marin County Draft Local Coastal Program (LCP) contains policies governing development in the Coastal Zone, including policies to address sea level rise.

Public Outreach

Review presentations and summaries from public workshops, online surveys and community meetings where residents provided feedback on sea level rise planning.

Sea Level Rise Library

View a collection of media coverage, related studies and
initiatives that address sea level rise in the Bay Area and beyond.