The Brief
- The California Coastal Commission says that king tides are a preview of what sea levels could look like in the Bay Area in 25 years.
- Shifting shorelines could cause big problems for Bay Area residents, particularly those along the water’s edge.
- The San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission is working with other agencies to help Bay Area cities prepare for rising sea levels.
ALVISO, Calif. – The King Tides made their way into the Bay Area this week, and they will be staying around this weekend. The high water levels left flooded roadways around Marin County on Thursday morning.
The California Coastal Commission says that king tides are a preview of what sea levels could look like in the Bay Area in 25 years.
The California Coastal Commission says by 2050, ocean levels in the Golden State could rise more than a foot.
By the year 2100, sea levels could be more than six feet higher, putting areas like Alviso at high risk for flooding. The Clifornia King Tides Project was created to help showcase what future sea levels could look like. …