Over the next century, climate change will continue to exacerbate sea level rise, increasing the frequency and intensity of coastal flooding, and placing essential structures in Marin County at risk. We are dedicated to supporting climate adaptation strategies based on the most up-to-date science and research available as a member of the Coastal Communities Working Group (CCWG).
CCWG is a group of stakeholders organized by the Marin County Community Development Agency (CDA), tasked with connecting the Marin County community with current research and planning for coastal climate adaptation. Current stakeholders include EAC, Surfrider Marin, the Alliance of West Marin Villages, and additional village association representatives.
Stakeholders act as liaisons between the County and their respective communities, and their feedback is used to inform projects or future planning processes. This builds on the County’s C-SMART (Collaboration: Sea-level Marin Adaptation Response Team) process that identified vulnerabilities and potential solutions to the County’s coastal climate challenges.
Three projects are currently the focus of the CCWG: 1) Stinson Beach Nature-Based Adaptation Feasibility Study, 2) Tomales Bay Living Shoreline Feasibility Study, and 3) Local Coastal Program (LCP) environmental hazards policy amendments. We look forward to continuing our review of these important projects in 2022.
* This article also appeared in our 2021 print newsletter.
