A mid-range projection from the National Research Council estimates nearly three feet of sea level rise in the Bay by the year 2100. If such projections are realized, many built environments on the Bay’s shoreline are endangered of being flooded, including roads, sewage treatment plants, and airports. Measure AA, passed in June 2016 with 69% of the vote, will provide funds ($500 million over the next 20 years) to help combat the effects of flooding from sea level rise by restoring thousands of acres of shoreline to wetlands.
Still, it isn’t only public infrastructure that is at risk of flooding, but private businesses as well. High-tech companies such as Facebook, Oracle, and Google sit close to the Bay’s shoreline. California Senator Dianne Feinstein supported the passage of Measure AA, and was recently celebrated for her ongoing efforts in restoring the Bay at an event organized by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Over 300 business, non-profit and elected officials attended the event.
Source: greeninfo.org
The Bay Area is home to many valuable assets, both environmental and economical. Protecting these assets from the effects of sea level rise will require region-wide cooperation between public and private entities. With over thirty years of experience in bringing stakeholders and regulators to the table, Bay Planning Coalition will continue to utilize its broad and diverse membership to find solutions to critical issues such as this to ensure the continued vitality of the San Francisco Bay and its watershed. Contact a BPC staff member or sign-up for our mailing list to learn how you can get involved.
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