San Rafael feasibility study finds three costly, complex paths to reduce bay flooding; committee urged to act now
A consultant feasibility study presented to the San Rafael Sea Level Rise Committee outlines three main options—shoreline barrier, gated canal with large pumps, and bayfront fill/elevation—each costly and time‑consuming; presenters and members emphasized near‑term actions such as pump maintenance, owner outreach, and a January public summary.
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San Rafael’s Sea Level Rise Committee heard a consultant feasibility report on Dec. 9 that concluded there are no easy fixes for the city’s low‑lying waterfront: the report evaluates three major strategies—shoreline barriers, a gated canal with large pumps, and large‑scale bayfront fill and elevation—and finds each to be costly, technically difficult and dependent on long timelines.
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