California Adopts New Sea Level Rise Guidance

On March 14, the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) adopted updated guidance to help state and local governments prepare for and adapt to sea level rise. The updated guidance provides a summary of the best available science on sea level rise; detailed instructions for governments to analyze the projections and what risks they present to inform decision making; and information on the state’s preferred adaptation approaches. You can read the guidance document here: https://www.opc.ca.gov/webmaster/ftp/pdf/agenda_items/20180314/Item3_Exhibit-A_OPC_SLR_Guidance-rd3.pdf