By: Azalea Mitch

The San Mateo County Office of Sustainability is seeking comments on their Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment. This effort represents Phase I of a multifaceted approach that focuses on assessing the risk of sea level rise to the Bayshore and North Coast areas within San Mateo County. The study evaluated the impacts of sea level rise based on low, mid and high risk scenarios. The findings indicate that San Mateo County may experience significant impacts. Comments are due to the Office of Sustainability by May 15, 2017.