"As we have experienced the past couple of winters, it is likely that we will have multiple storm events where we're going to have overtopping, where we're going to have flooding and we will need to probably temporarily close for public safety some of the facilities there," said State Parks Santa Cruz District Superintendent Chris Spohrer at the Sept. 26 meeting.
The study, put together by consultant Moffatt and Nichol, revealed vulnerabilities at both beaches but the danger was most pronounced at Seacliff where, according to the study, 86% of the park's assets along the beach and cliffside have been or will be exposed to coastal hazards resulting from sea level rise.
State Parks, in partnership with its local operating partner Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, hosted a community workshop at the Seacliff Inn in Aptos late last month to announce completion of the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment for Seacliff and New Brighton state beaches.
But what exactly should be done about it remains an open question and the work to get some answers is just getting started.
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