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South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Conservation / Restoration
Disaster Risk Management
Land Use Planning
Tourism / Recreation
Transportation / Infrastructure
Water Resources
Wildlife
Summary: 

The South Bay Salt Pond (SBSP) Restoration Project is the largest tidal restoration project on the West Coast, and will transform 15,100 acres to a mosaic of tidal wetlands and managed pond habitats. In addition, the restored tidal wetland system will provide a critical natural buffer against the effects of climate change such as sea level rise, coastal flooding, and erosion.

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Adapting to Sea Level Rise in Hayward, California

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Conservation / Restoration
Disaster Risk Management
Land Use Planning
Transportation / Infrastructure
Summary: 

The Hayward shoreline, located along east San Francisco Bay, is susceptible to inundation from wave action and flooding. Increasing sea level, which is predicted to rise by 16 inches in 2050 and 55 inches in 2100 in the bay, further threatens the area.

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Climate Change Adaptation Planning in San Luis Obispo County

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Agriculture
Conservation / Restoration
Disaster Risk Management
Land Use Planning
Public Health
Tourism / Recreation
Transportation / Infrastructure
Water Resources
Wildlife
Summary: 

Climate change is likely to affect natural and human systems in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County including impacts to agriculture, human health, natural resources, infrastructure, emergency response needs, and tourism.

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