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Living with a Rising Bay: Vulnerability and Adaptation in San Francisco Bay and on its Shoreline

This report highlights the vulnerability of San Francisco Bay and its shoreline to rising sea levels and explores adaptation strategies for the region. The report discusses the recommendations, public engagement, and goals for managing the impacts of climate change on the bay. It also covers specific vulnerabilities and risks, including the impact on ports, airports, and public safety. The report emphasizes the importance of sustainable and innovative adaptation measures.

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Living with a Rising Bay: Vulnerability and Adaptation in San Francisco Bay and on its Shoreline

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  1. Living with a Rising Bay: Vulnerability and Adaptation inSan Francisco Bay andon its Shoreline San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission

  2. Process • April 2009 - First Recommendation May 7, June _ and July 16 Public Hearings • September 14-16 - Three Public Workshops • October 2009-Second Recommendation November 5, 2009 Public Hearing December 3, 2009 Public Workshop • Meet with Interested Parties • September 3, 2010 – Third Recommendation October 7, 2010 Public Hearing Prior Meetings and Workshops Public Engagement Since Last Meeting

  3. Update Baylands Goals With Targets ReflectingProjected Sea Level Rise Promote Sediment Management, Research & Monitoring

  4. Restore Wetlands and Manage Sediments

  5. Three Emissions Scenarios: Lower, Medium-High, Higher Temperature and Sea Level Source: California Climate Action Team Report 2006 Source: Cayan, D.B., P.D. Bromirski, K. Hayhoe, M. Tyree, M.D. Dettinger, R.E. Flick. 2008. “Climate Change Projections of Sea Level Extremes Along the California Coast.” Climatic Change 87

  6. Today’s Flood is Tomorrow’s High Tide Area subject to high tide with 16 inches of sea level rise Current 100-year flood plain

  7. Findings: Define Terms • Resilient • Adaptive Capacity • Risk (Likelihood and Consequence) • Mitigation • Adaptation • Innovative Adaptation • Adaptive Management • Sustainability • Infill Development

  8. Specific Vulnerabilities 16” SLR 55” SLR Ports Airports

  9. Photo Courtesy Ingrid Taylor

  10. Small Projects No Public Safety Risks

  11. Multiple Jurisdictions

  12. Risk Assessments

  13. Protect the Bay

  14. Safety of Fills

  15. Public Access

  16. Thank you Joe LaClairCommission Presentation October 7, 2010

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