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1 Shoreline outlines sea-level rise projects affecting Half Moon Bay, urges regional funding
Summary
Lehi Matterman, executive director of 1 Shoreline, presented the special district’s work on shoreline resilience — including projects at the Sewer Authority Midcoast (SAM) treatment plant, threatened coastland landfills and planned flood‑gauge expansions — and asked cities to coordinate planning and pursue state and federal grants.
Lehi Matterman, executive director of 1 Shoreline (the San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District), briefed the Half Moon Bay City Council on June 17 about regional efforts to plan and fund projects that address sea‑level rise, coastal erosion and storm flooding.
Matterman told the council 1 Shoreline was created by state legislation that replaced an older flood control district and broadened the scope to address multiple water‑related climate impacts. “We think of our approach as holistic in terms of threats, geography and objectives,” Matterman said, describing the district’s work on both bayside and Pacific Coast vulnerabilities.
The presentation highlighted projects that have direct implications for Half Moon Bay. Matterman described a…
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