Carlsbad to Talk Rising Sea Levels

The City of Carlsbad will host a community meeting Wednesday night to talk about how the residents can adapt to a rising ocean level.

Topics will include:

• What areas of Carlsbad will be affected by rising sea levels and when?
• What options are available to help homeowners and the city plan and prepare for sea level rise?

Rising sea levels are expected to affect beaches, roads, trails, campgrounds, and natural areas near the coast.

“The City of Carlsbad is continuing work on a plan to address sea level rise, and we appreciate the input we’ve already received from community members,” said Jennifer Jesser, a city planner who is overseeing the sea level rise study. “Now we’d like to discuss ideas about how the community can adapt to future sea level rise.”

Carlsbad residents will also hear from two experts Richard Beck, a professional wetland scientist; and David Revell, a scientist who’s studied coastal land changes for 20 years. Both Beck and Revell are part of the team assisting the City of Carlsbad with its sea level rise study.

The meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City of Carlsbad Faraday Center, 1635 Faraday Ave.

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