Humboldt Bay is extremely vulnerable to sea level rise, with much of the land around the bay protected by low sea walls. According to projections, many of these sea walls will be breached in the next 50 years. How will Humboldt adapt?
A suite of bills are before the California legislature will shape Humboldt's approach. Jennifer Savage, California Policy Manager at the Surfrider Foundation joins Gang Green to discuss what is before the legislature and how California—and Humboldt—should respond to this threat.
Required reading:
Rising Seas, Shrinking Beaches