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Stinson Beach
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Stinson Beach
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Rising sea levels and more severe storm flooding as a result of climate disruption are impacting us here in Marin County. These impacts are expected to increase in frequency and severity as sea level rise accelerates.

USGS: Sea Level Rise in Bay Area is Going to Be Much More Destructive Than We Think
A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey says the predicted damage from sea level rise in California triples once tides, storms and erosion are taken into account. See More.

UPDATE, 5/1/20: Following well attended public meetings on Sea Level Rise Adaptation held in Stinson Beach and Point Reyes Station (February 2020), staff continues ongoing coordination with project consultants and advisory committee members as the Tomales Bay and Stinson Beach adaptation studies progress. Public workshops to present possible alternatives and obtain public input are expected to occur in early Fall. Contact Leslie Lacko.

 

BayWAVE (Bayside)

  • Marin Bay Waterfront Adaptation Vulnerability Evaluation evaluates the extent of impacted assets and works with the local cities and towns on adaptation strategies.

C-SMART (Coastside)

  • Collaboration: Sea-level Marin Adaptation Response Team is an effort to understand the potential impacts of sea level rise on Marin's ocean coast.

Get Involved

  • Get involved, get informed, and help make the decisions that will be necessary to protect our communities.

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.