A Bay Area representative and federal lawmakers are advocating for action on groundwater rise, a pressing climate threat causing flooding risks throughout the U.S. A proposed bill aims to allocate $5 million for a national study and mapping of groundwater rise by the U.S. Geological Survey. The bill emphasizes identifying high-risk areas for flooding, suggesting mitigation strategies, and providing public access to findings. Experts highlight that migrating groundwater currently impacts public and private infrastructure, raising concerns about future implications for communities, particularly in at-risk locations like East Palo Alto.
A Bay Area representative and other federal lawmakers mounted a push Tuesday for action on groundwater rise, which they warned will worsen flooding across the United States in the decades to come.
U.S. Reps. Kevin Mullin and Andrew Garbarino introduced legislation in June that would set aside $5 million over the next year for the United States Geological Survey to study and map groundwater rise nationally through 2100.
Len Materman, CEO of the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District, stated that migrating groundwater already affects private property and public infrastructure.
The agency would also need to identify priority areas that are at increased risk of flooding and recommend mitigation strategies for communities.
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