Research Studies

Bulkheads are human-made structures that alter natural coastlines to protect development. This study looks at sea level rise risks to existing bulkheads along Tomales Bay's eastern shoreline.

This study identifies and evaluates potential living shoreline projects in Tomales Bay.

This study looks at how nature-based solutions, like dune restoration, can protect Stinson Beach from sea level rise.

This study looks at climate change risks to people, infrastructure, buildings, services, and resources in Marin County. This study supports climate change hazard analyses and policies in the Countywide Plan Safety Element.

This study at the risks of sea level rise to assets on the ocean coast, such as property, buildings, utilities, roads, and services. This study informs how we develop policies to protect our ocean coast.

This study looks at the risks of sea level rise to assets on the bay shoreline, such as property, buildings, utilities, roads, and services. This study informs how we develop policies to protect our bay shoreline.

The Local Coastal Program is a land use plan for Marin County’s coastal zone that guides land use and development in accordance with the California Coastal Act.