THE TISCORNIA MARSH HABITAT RESTORATION AND SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION PROJECT ​

This project seeks to address potential flooding and habitat degradation along the shoreline of San Rafael’s Canal Area, focusing on a property owned by the Marin Audubon Society. The project will develop a preliminary engineering design to raise and improve a section of degraded levee and to stabilize and restore, if possible, an eroding tidal marsh to provide habitat and reduce the vulnerability of the community to rising tides and flooding. In addition, the project will educate the community about the potential impacts of sea level rise and involve residents in adaptation planning and implementation of nature-based solutions. 

Conduct Community  Engagement​ and Education about Sea Level rise 

Shore Up Marin will conduct public outreach to educate the adjacent communities, about sea level rise and the use of nature-based adaptation solutions, and seek to encourage participation in adaptation planning and implementation.

Develop Conceptual Design for
​Bayshore Edge Stabilization​

Led by Siegel Environmental, the purpose of this task  is to develop and evaluate conceptual approaches to address the eroding bay marsh edge by using nature-based adaptation solutions and conduct education about the impact of sea level rise.  

Develop Conceptual Design for Upland Edge Habitat ​
​Levee​

Environmental Science Associates will compile, develop and evaluate alternatives for improving the existing levee to improving flood protection for the Canal community. Concept designs will be presented to solicit public input and support. 
Water levels in the San Francisco Bay may rise eight inches by 2035, and sixteen inches by 2050. San Rafael’s downtown and canal fronting neighborhoods are among the most vulnerable. The Tiscornia Marsh Project addresses bay marsh edge stabilization, alternatives to existing levees, and provides community engagement. ​
Please join us on Thursday, January 25th, from 6 to 8pm at the Albert J. Boro Community Center for the first community engagement meeting. 
PLEASE RSVP HERE!
Food, childcare and translation will be available. 

First Let's

Discover
Led by Shore up Marin, the Tiscornia Marsh Habitat Restoration and Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project includes opportunities for youth to explore sea level rise, learn about the potential impacts on their communities, and promote youth participation by documenting changes in the current living shorelines. 

Now let's WORK

Conserve
By restoring and enhancing naturally occurring shoreline features, this project is designing and testing sustainable defenses against sea level rise, as one of many approaches to protect some of Marin’s most underserved and vulnerable regions such as San Rafael's Canal community and surrounding neighborhoods

IT'S UP TO US

Change
The California State Coastal Conservancy 
and the Marin Community Foundation are supporting a ​series of innovative projects that are developing and testing nature-based solutions
​to protect shorelines and adapt to sea level rise in Marin County. Join us and be part of the change.​

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