Stinson Beach in Marin County faces severe flood risks due to elevated sea levels and is contemplating a billion-dollar adaptation plan. California mandates detailed sea-level adaptation for coastal communities, making it a necessity for Stinson Beach, which is particularly vulnerable as it’s bordered by the ocean and Bolinas Lagoon. An interactive tool has been developed to display homes at risk. Civil engineer James Jackson emphasizes the stark reality of flooding, conveying that failure to adapt could result in lost homes and roads. The estimated adaptation cost is around $1.2 billion, a fraction of potential damages from sea-level rise.
The state of California is now requiring detailed sea-level adaptation plans for coastal communities to avoid the scenario of losing homes.
The commissioning of an interactive tool shows how many homes would soon be surrounded by water with predicted rates of sea level rise.
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