sea level rise

As Scarcity Worsens, Mississippi River Users Seek Protective Compact

Looking ahead toward the future for one of the country’s most iconic rivers, officials have taken steps to better protect…

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Dune restoration could increase the resilience of urban beaches to sea level rise

Photo: Beach bur, a native plant that helped to form dunes on a section of Santa Monica Beach in Los…

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How fast are the sea levels rising?

Photo: A hotel guest steps out of a hotel into a flooded street in Miami Beach, Fla., on September 29,…

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Rising groundwater threatens thousands of toxic sites in the Bay Area

As climate change brings devastating storms and rising tides to California, many coastal communities face another threat, one that’s hidden…

1 year ago

Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Committee on Sea Level Rise Created

On May 16, 2023, the Board of Supervisors cemented Contra Costa County as a local leader in sea level rise…

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