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Impacts of Bay Area Sea-level Rise: How Can Nature Help?

  • Corte Madera Parks & Rec. Dept. 498 Tamalpais Drive Corte Madera, CA, 94925 United States (map)

Event rescheduled from March 17, 2020 due to coronavirus

Now is the time for Marin communities to develop and implement plans for adapting to sea-level rise. Come learn about recent findings that affect you and how to support solutions. Experts from UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University/Estuary & Ocean Science Center bring their expertise to talk about Marin’s challenges and opportunities for adaptation.

Attend this event to learn about:
*Impacts of rising shorelines on the Bay Area and Marin
*Implications of higher groundwater levels
*Bay Area and Marin County impact assessments
*Sea Level Rise Adaptation Framework
*Adaptation strategies for urban and suburban areas
*Nature-based solutions
*Examples of recent Bay Area adaptation projects
*What can you do to make a difference?

Speakers include:
Dr. Kristina Hill, Associate Professor, UC Bekeley
Dr. Katharyn Boyer, Professor, San Francisco State University, Estuary & Ocean Science Center
Q&A Moderator, Dr. Stuart Siegel, Adjunct Professor, SFSU, Coastal Resilience Specialist at the San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

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