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Part of Tiburon must create shoreline adaptation plans, supported by a grant from the Council, influenced by Belvedere seawall rehabilitation.

How could the identified flood risk in Tiburon affect the California Ocean Protection Council?

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Increased flood risk may drive demand for coastal resilience funding The levee study conducted by a San Rafael consulting firm identified flood risk for Tiburon and Belvedere, prompting discussions about temporary flood barriers to protect against a 50-year flood level or 9.2 feet. Because Tiburon is subject to planning jurisdiction requiring specific shoreline adaptation plans, and the California Ocean Protection Council has previously provided grants to Tiburon for plan development, the heightened need for coastal resilience measures could increase the demand for funding and planning support from the Council.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 18
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The facts so far

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  • A San Rafael consulting firm conducted a levee study identifying flood risk for Tiburon/Belvedere.marinij.com
  • Belvedere is exploring temporary flood barrier options to protect against a 50-year flood level or 9.2 feet.marinij.com
  • The California Ocean Protection Council previously provided a grant to Tiburon for plan development.marinij.com

Why it matters

For the California Ocean Protection Council, this event signals an increased operational need to manage coastal resilience funding. As a body that provides grants for plan development in Tiburon, the Council must respond to the heightened flood risk identified in the region by allocating resources and prioritizing adaptation projects.

This situation reflects a broader challenge facing coastal communities like Tiburon, which must balance existing infrastructure with the increasing threat of severe weather and higher tides, especially during predicted El Niño winter events.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the Council adjust its grant priorities in response to the identified flood risk?
  • What specific measures will Tiburon take to address the flood waters backing up from Tiburon into Belvedere?

What would change this answer

The temporary flood barriers are deemed insufficient to mitigate flood watersThe demand for large-scale, long-term coastal resilience funding from the Council would increase significantly.
The Council announces a shift in its coastal planning jurisdictionThe direct need for Tiburon to seek grants for plan development from the Council could decrease.

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The full eventFlood Risk Identified for Belvedere and Tiburon; Infrastructure Planning Underway Everything aboutCalifornia Ocean Protection Council

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