San Rafael is confronting a potential $2 billion cost to defend against sea-level rise, as detailed in a recent feasibility study. The study presents three adaptation options: seawalls, flood gates, or land raising, with a 25-year timeline.
Key challenges include private property issues, jurisdictional conflicts, and funding gaps. The Canal neighborhood is especially vulnerable.
Officials and residents stress the need for immediate action to prevent chronic flooding and community displacement. - Cost estimates range from $720 million to nearly $2 billion.
- Three strategies proposed: seawalls, flood gates, or land raising. - Canal neighborhood, home to 12,000 residents, is at high risk.
- Officials call for regional coordination and urgent funding. The city plans further discussions in August to determine next steps.