The North Bay is already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than world-famous Sausalito, whose entire bay fronting shoreline is highly vulnerable.

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A recent study has identified Sausalito, a coastal town in the Bay Area, as particularly vulnerable to the effects of rising sea levels. The town's shoreline, which is exposed to strong winds and waves, faces growing risks of flooding, especially during king tides and storms. Projections indicate that water levels could rise by nearly a foot in the next 25 years, with even higher surges expected by the end of the century.

Local officials are considering a range of mitigation options, such as constructing seawalls, to protect the town's shoreline and preserve its status as a major tourist destination. However, the high costs of these measures are a significant concern for Sausalito's small population, prompting calls for support from local, state, and federal sources. Residents are also emphasizing the importance of maintaining the town's unique character and views while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Bay Area coastal town 'particularly vulnerable' to rising sea levels

New at 10, parts of the North Bay already experiencing the effects of sea level rise, but none more than Sausalito, whose entire bay fronting shoreline is highly vulnerable. The latest study underscores that the small city must act, but will have to figure out precisely how to do just that. GateTV's Tom Vacar joins us live tonight north of the Golden Gate, right there in Sausalito with the story. Tom. You know, because Sausalito juts well out into the bay, facing a very, very large pitch, miles long, where winds can build up, especially when they're coming towards here, huge waves can build up, especially during stormy weather. Travel and Leisure magazine ranks Sausalito as California's most beautiful coastal town, and the 16th most beautiful coastal town in the world. It is a key asset to Bay Area tourism. San Francisco and Sausalito is synonymous. When you go to, when you visit San Francisco, you visit Sausalito. Everybody takes a day out to go there. Roughly 7,500 residents squished between the mountains and the bay shoreline, so we are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise. The latest study shows vulnerability is growing. In about 25 years, the water here will be almost a foot higher. Add to that the tides, three to five or six feet, especially for king tides, and then add to that wind-driven waves, three and a half feet tall. That's more than enough to drive the water well over the highway. In the year 2100, those waves will be six and a half feet. In many ways, the danger, including flooding, is already present. If it's a king tide, which is over six feet, you're talking about maybe between eight and ten times a year, and if there's rain, you might be talking 12 or 13 times a year. And really what we're looking at is where do we, where do we want to plan for the shoreline to be? We're calling it a resilient edge in our plan. Do we want the shoreline to be roughly where it is right now, or do we explore where it could be? That decision will call for a wide variety of mitigation choices, including but not limited to seawalls. But the cost to preserve this world-class asset and attraction for San Francisco Bay Area tourism cannot be met by Sausalito's 7,500 residents. When residents ask us, you know, how are we going to fund this, local, state, federal, the answer is always yes. And I think we would all say whatever it takes to keep it what it is and where it is and how, you know, above water it is, is probably a good idea. The cost of inaction to 2100 can be in the billions. Now no matter what decision is made, the citizens demand that the view, the culture, and the art of Sausalito remain the same. And if they don't get that, they're not going to go along with much. Reporting live, Tom Baker, KTVU, Fox 2 News. All right, Tom, thank you for that report.

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