The use of dredge material in San Francisco Bay to bolster marsh restorations and build sea level rise resilience

Climate change impacts to California’s iconic coastline include higher sea levels, changes in storm frequency and intensity, warmer air and ocean temperatures, and changes in precipitation patterns. The rates of change over the next century are expected to be significantly higher than what has been observed in the past.  Sea-level rise threatens to flood or displace tidal wetlands making them a management and conservation concern, especially given the number of endemic and rare species that live there. Tidal wetlands are uniquely adapted to respond to stressful environments and changes in flooding. Because of their ability to adapt to sea-level rise they have become the focus for restoration efforts and other nature-based solutions. Studies on tidal wetland vulnerability from sea-level rise along with approaches for climate adaptation to protect these ecosystems will be presented.  

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Speaker: Karen Thorne, US Geological Survey