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Adaptation Planning & Policy
A resource with countless links to existing coastal resilience strategies, along with a membership/network program that allows you to connect with other professionals.
A regional strategy for a rising bay, convened by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
The State of California’s consolidated searchable database of resources for local, regional and statewide climate adaptation planning and decision-making.
Helps local leaders understand their vulnerabilities, identify actions to take, find funding, read about existing regional policies, and find experts who can consult on flooding/sea level rise/extreme heat, etc.
This report identifies three key strategies in California’s coastal resilience approach that can guide other states.
The Canal Community Resilience Planning Project is a collaborative effort exploring the feasibility of different adaptation actions to address flooding risks.
A collection of datasets, case studies, and policy tools designed to support effective climate policymaking for coastal cities.
Data, Mapping & Visualization Tools
Developed by the Biden Administration, this resource compiles case studies of existing coastal resilience projects and offers "how-to's" for establishing resilience nationally.

A curated collection, by Keith VanGraafeiland, of geographic datasets, maps, and environmental indicators available for analysis and visualization.
An interactive map showcasing sea level rise adaptation efforts in Marin County, featuring projects that range from community engagement to construction.
A comprehensive platform offering coastal data, visualization tools, training, and case studies to inform coastal management.
A Marin County Department of Public Works StoryMap that shows for the impacts of sea level rise and flooding in the Richardson Bay area.
An interactive mapping tool that identifies hazardous facilities, disadvantaged communities, and state lands at risk from sea level rise and coastal flooding in California.
A video-based educational resource explaining coastal risk and visualizing resilience solutions developed by UC Santa Cruz.
Flood & Stormwater Management
National organization promoting sound floodplain management, risk reduction, and policy development.
These “flood nerds” provide AI-enabled economic impact modeling that can be leveraged by city planners to ensure their residents are safe for decades to come
A regional association dedicated to advancing floodplain and stormwater management practices through education and collaboration.
Nature-Based Solutions & Conservation
A resource that highlights the value of nature in reducing risk and strengthening resilience through science and technology-based communications.
CoastSnap lets beach visitors take photos from fixed stands and upload them, helping researchers track how shorelines erode and recover over time.
An initiative promoting sustainable development practices that conserve wildlife corridors while supporting community resilience.
A resource hub offering Great Lakes-focused coastal resilience information, tools, and planning support.
A toolkit by the Urban Land Institute offering over 140 strategies for resilient design and risk reduction in real estate and urban development.
A platform that showcases community science efforts to monitor sea level, erosion, and coastal flooding. It lets users explore or join existing coastal monitoring projects while offering tools and resources for managing them
Marin Resources

A county effort designed to explore collaborative governance, inclusive adaptation planning, and coordinated implementation strategies to prepare for and address the impacts of sea level rise.
A technical report that uses state-guided scenarios to show how sea level rise and storms will increase flooding risks along Marin’s shoreline from Sausalito to Novato.
A community plan to address flooding, protect infrastructure, support Bay access, and restore natural areas with nature-based solutions.
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