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Marin Sea Level Rise

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Stinson Beach
Road subject to flooding
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.

Join Marin County’s Advance Planning and Sea Level Rise team.
Marin is an award-winning leader in addressing the unprecedented challenges of sea level rise through commitment, innovation and an extra-ordinary collaboration with science, educational, engineering and advocacy organizations (see www.MarinSLR.org ). We are looking for experience, intelligence, creativity, excellent communication skills and dedication. If that describes you, please go to www.marincounty.org/jobs and scroll to the Planner and/or Senior Planner listings. Separate applications are required for each. Deadline: May 6, 2019.

The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

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.