L.A. County is getting a $1 million grant from the California Ocean Protection Council to develop a Regional Coastal Strategic Adaptation Plan to protect its beaches from climate change impacts while prioritizing equitable access and sustainability.
Los Angeles County has secured a $1 million grant from the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) to bolster the resilience of its 45 miles of coastline against climate change-induced threats like erosion and sea level rise. The funding will support the County's Regional Coastal Strategic Adaptation Plan (RCSAP), a cornerstone of the Department of Beaches and Harbors’ Coastal Resilience Initiative. This plan, informed by community engagement and cutting-edge nature-based strategies, will focus on protecting beaches such as Zuma, Dockweiler, and Redondo from accelerating erosion while ensuring equitable access for underserved communities.
The initiative addresses the urgency of preserving public beach access and safeguarding coastal infrastructure from extreme weather patterns exacerbated by climate change. Leaders like Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath and DBH Director Gary Jones emphasize the importance of equity and inclusivity in advancing sustainable solutions. The RCSAP builds on the foundational work of a 2023 Coastal Resilience Study and incorporates innovative techniques like sediment reuse and living shorelines to adapt to the impacts of climate change systematically.
The RCSAP will unfold over two years, engaging a diverse coalition of stakeholders, including tribal organizations, community advocates, and municipal partners, to design and implement tailored strategies. This effort aligns with California's broader sea level rise adaptation goals and exemplifies how targeted investments can protect vital ecosystems, ensure public access, and foster long-term sustainability.
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