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Malibu Sea Levels Could Rise 2.5 Feet Within 40 Years And Beaches Are At Risk: Study
"Many of the narrow beaches along the Malibu coast may disappear with sea-level rise," reads the city's new coastal vulnerability report.
MALIBU, CA — How could rising sea levels impact Malibu in the near and long term?
The answers to that question are explored in the city's Coastal Hazard Vulnerability Assessment, which was completed in August. The study found that waters could rise 2.5 feet by 2060 and 6.6 feet by 2100.
That will create potential erosion and flooding risks for Pacific Coast Highway and other infrastructure, according to the report.
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"Many of the narrow beaches along the Malibu coast may disappear with sea-level rise, impacting shore ecology and recreation," the report reads.
Now, the city is inviting residents to workshops to learn about how to prepare for the potential effects of sea-level rise locally as officials review the report's major points.
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- Public Workshop 1: Project and Findings — Nov. 14, 3-5 p.m. at City Hall
- Public Workshop 1: Project and Findings — Nov. 16, 3-5 p.m. via Zoom
- Public Workshop 2: Community Feedback — Date TBA
Officials are asking residents to complete a survey ahead of the workshops so they can better understand the community's needs.
You can find out more information about the report and workshops and access the survey at the city's website.
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