• Gleason Beach Realignment Project. For more information, see https://gleasonbeachrealignment.org/

    • Case Study

    Streamlining Transportation Solutions Along The California Coast

    Learn how a unique partnership between the California Coastal Commission and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) streamlines transportation projects with positive environmental features.

    Year
    2021

    Details

    Hazards
    Flooding – Coastal
    Assets
    Natural Areas and Wildlife
    Transportation and Mobility
    Sources
    Caltrans: California Department of Transportation
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    Organizations

    Caltrans: California Department of Transportation

    Relevant Options

    Restore existing wetlands to provide resilient habitats, improve water quality and slow floodwaters. Collaborate with state floodplain managers and mitigation officials to incorporate Integrated Flood Management (IFM) approaches that consider entire basins or watersheds into local plans. IFM considers Develop a land bank program to preserve the natural and beneficial functions of flood hazard areas.

    Steps to Resilience

    Get Started
    Understand Exposure
    Assess Vulnerability & Risk
    Investigate Options
    Prioritize & Plan
    Take Action
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