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To learn more, visit: www.coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr

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*California’s 2018 Fourth Climate Change Assessment, California Natural Resources Agency
July 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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We’ve been spotlighting the importance of planning for sea level rise in California’s Coastal Zone. Now, we’re inviting you to dive deeper with a free webinar titled: California Coastal Futures: Equity, Resilience, and the Permitting Process. Register: bit.ly/EJSLR
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October 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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To learn more, visit: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr/

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July 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Read about EJ at the Commission: coastal.ca.gov/env-justice/

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April 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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This bike path at Bothin Marsh was briefly submerged during last February’s King Tides, offering a glimpse of future sea level rise impacts.

The Coastal Commission’s updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance provides equitable, long-term solutions to keep public spaces safe and accessible for all.
A photo of a kayaker floating over a flooded part of Bothin Marsh, close to a road. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Bothin Marsh (2/10/2024)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR
August 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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To learn more, visit: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr/

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
August 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Waves crash over Pacifica’s pier during a January 2022 King Tide.
A photo of waves from a King Tide high tide event crashing into the Pacifica Municipal Pier. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Pacifica Municipal Pier (1/4/2022)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR
September 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be talking Fact vs. Fiction on sea level rise.

To kick things off, have you heard this common myth?
A Myth vs. Fact post on a split slide. On the left side, text reads: “Myth: Sea level rise is a future problem” with a coastal graphic. On the right side, text reads “Fact: sea level rise is already happening. California has seen over 8 inches of sea level rise in the past century” with a graphic of an arrow and ruler displaying sea level rise. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
June 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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At Torrey Pines State Beach, King Tides flood a walkway and preview how rising sea levels could threaten California. These impacts could affect public access, infrastructure, and safety.
A photo of waves from a King Tide event washing over ripraf and flooding a pedestrian walkway at Torrey Pines State Beach in San Diego, California. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Torrey Pines State Beach (1/2/2022).” On the bottom right part of the slide, text reads “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
August 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing snapshots of what rising seas could look like in California. #EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice #californiakingtides #kingtides
August 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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To access the updated guidance, see: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
waves crash into armoring structures protecting coastal homes by Richfield Pier in Ventura with text “The Commission updated its Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance to include environmental justice. This means centering those most impacted by sea level rise—and working together on fair solutions.” hashtag logo #EJinSLR
May 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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To learn about the Coastal Commission’s recommendations to address sea level rise impacts, visit: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr/

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #kingtides #californiakingtidesproject #risingseas #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
October 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Sea level rise (SLR) doesn’t impact everyone equally. Some coastal communities—especially those historically marginalized—face greater risks. Our updated policy guidance focuses on protecting communities more vulnerable to these impacts.
A flood threatens infrastructure at Oyster Point Marina in San Francisco with text: “What is environmental justice in sea level rise planning?” Environmental justice logo showing a fist holding scales, “read more” arrow to move right. Text post that says: “Environmental justice means EVERYONE—no matter who they are or where they live—deserves protection from climate impacts”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR, “read more” arrow to move right. Graphic with a home threatened by flooding and erosion, a coastal hazard flooding sign, and a woman drinking water with text: “Sea level rise cause extreme flooding, damage to homes and roads, contaminated drinking water, and coastal erosion”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR, “read more” arrow to move right. Graphic with polluting power plants and oil wells in located in a coastal community with text: “Some communities already facing poverty and heavy pollution are more vulnerable to SLR impacts and have fewer resources to adapt and recover”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
June 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Our Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance centers environmental justice. To access the updated guidance, visit: coastal.ca.gov/climate/slr

#EJinSLR #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
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June 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Today we're showcasing Solimar Beach in Ventura to show the possible impacts of rising sea levels, where high tides crash directly into homes with little buffer. Incidents like this show how rising sea levels can threaten coastal neighborhoods. #risingseas
A photo of waves from a King Tide high tide event crashing into homes along Solimar Beach. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Solimar Beach (2/9/2020)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
October 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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In November 2024, the California Coastal Commission updated its Sea Level Rise (SLR) Policy Guidance.🧵
a large title, “Updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance” on a dark blue background over an aerial view of a flooded highway and bike path, a round blue and white Coastal Commission logo and a circular graphic that says Environmental Justice in Sea Level Rise with three colors of blue waves and a fist holding up justice scales, a “Read More” graphic with an arrow text on blue background “In 2024, the Coastal Commission voted to center environmental justice in its Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance,” showing an aerial photo from the King Tides Project of a flooded parking lot with two cars and an RV, text “This ensures those most impacted by flooding and erosion are a part of decision-making, a small graphic that shows the hashtag #EJINSLR, a “Read More” graphic with an arrow text on blue background “This update helps applicants and local governments integrate environmental justice into local planning and permitting,” graphic showing silhouette of dark blue cityscape with four colors of stylized blue waves, a small graphic that shows the hashtag #EJINSLR
April 30, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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More about the Coastal Commission’s work on sea level rise and our updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance: coastal.ca.gov/CLIMATE/SLR

#EJinSLR #sealevelrise #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #coastforall #californiacoast #EspaciosAlAireLibreParaTodos #OutdoorsForAll #environmentaljustice
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June 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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What is sea level rise (SLR), and why is it important?

Over the next few months, we’ll break down what’s happening and how SLR impacts California communities.

We’ll also highlight our recently updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance, which aims to reduce these impacts.
waves crash onto a parked car and onlookers at Solimar beach in Ventura with text “Sea level rise is one of the biggest climate challenges facing the California coast. Let’s learn about it!” Environmental Justice logo showing a fist holding scales, “read more” arrow to move right melting ice in a sea with dark outline of mountains in background with text “Sea level rise is the increase in global sea levels due to melting ice caps and warming oceans. It's reshaping California's beaches and shorelines.” hashtag logo #EJinSLR, “read more” arrow to move right blue waves graphics and yellow upward arrow with text “DID YOU KNOW? Global sea levels have risen nearly 8 inches in the past century. By 2100, sea levels could rise anywhere from 1-6 feet.” hashtag logo #EJinSLR, “read more” arrow to move right King Tides threaten homes at Descanso Street in Imperial Beach, a car drives on a flooded road at China Camp State Park in Marin County with a rainbow in distance, bikers and pedestrians move through the flooded Highway 1 exit in Mill Valley, with text “Sea Level Rise Can Cause: flooding in homes in neighborhoods, damaged roads and infrastructure, increased risk of displacement,” “read more” arrow to move right
May 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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It’s Fact Friday! Sea level rise impacts more than just ecosystems—it can threaten housing, jobs, and well-being in coastal communities.*

In 2024, the Coastal Commission released an updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance that offers guidance for coastal planning.
A Myth vs. Fact post on a split slide. On the left side of the slide, text reads: “Myth: sea level rise only affects the environment” with a graphic of a beach with a dolphin jumping and starfish on the sand. On the right side of the slide, text reads: “Fact: rising seas can cause property loss, displacement, and reduced access to jobs, recreation and cultural sites” with a graphic of a flooding community with a boat in the water. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR
July 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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It’s our final Fact Friday! There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for sea level rise.*

Coastal resilience looks different everywhere—our updated guidance encourages community-driven strategies.
A Myth vs. Fact post on a split slide. On the top left part of the slide, text in a box reads: “Myth: there’s on perfect solution to sea level rise.” with a graphic of a lightbulb with a checkmark going through it next to the text box. On the bottom right part of the slide, text in a box reads: “Fact: coastal adaptation can be tailored to a community’s unique needs and values.” with a graphic of a futuristic coastal city that is floating on a cloud next to it. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
August 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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A King Tide briefly flooded a trail in Los Osos’ Sweet Springs Nature Preserve in December 2021.
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#californiakingtides #californiakingtidesproject #kingtides
A photo of pedestrians at Sweet Springs Nature Preserve navigating pedestrian walkways after flooding from a King Tide Event. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Sweet Springs Nature Preserve (12/4/2021)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
October 1, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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As sea levels rise, inland streets, such as this one in a Long Beach neighborhood, could flood more often—disrupting daily life and threatening homes.
A photo of a flooded street at Claremont Avenue in Long Beach. Cars on the street are parked on flooded roads. On the top left part of the slide, text in a banner reads: “King Tides Snapshot: Claremont Avenue in Long Beach, CA (1/21/2023)”. On the bottom right of the slide, text reads: “Photo: The King Tides Project”. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
October 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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It’s another Fact Friday! Have you ever wondered what we can do to adapt to sea level rise (SLR)?*

Our updated Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance offers recommendations to reduce the impact of SLR on coastal communities.

*California’s 2018 4th Climate Change Assessment, CNRA
A Myth vs. Fact post on a split slide. On the left side of the slide, text reads: “Myth: we can’t do anything about sea level rise” with a graphic of a flooded coastal city. On the right side of the slide, text reads: “Fact: We can! Adaptation strategies like wetland restoration and beach nourishment can reduce flood risk, protect homes, and preserve habitats.” with a graphic of a wetland. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
July 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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It’s Fact Friday! Recent science shows that sea level models are reliable, and that sea level rise is happening even faster than previously predicted.*

*Climate Change 202 The Physical Science Basis, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
A Myth vs. Fact post on a split slide. On the top half of the slide, text reads: “Myth: sea level rise models are unreliable” with an overhead graphic of a tide on a beach. On the bottom half of the slide, text reads: “Fact: past scientific projections have been accurate and show that sea levels are rising—and even faster than predicted!” with a graphic of a coastline with red arrows pointing up to indicate rising sea levels. Hashtag logo #EJinSLR.
July 18, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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📅 Tuesday, November 4, 2025
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM

Bring your questions and join the conversation!

#CoastalAccess #EJinSLR #CivicEngagement #CaliforniaCoastalCommission #CaliforniaCoastalZone #PublicComment #sealevelrise
October 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM