Peninsula Flood Protection Project Gets $1M In Funding

PALO ALTO, CA — The San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority received a $1 million grant from the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority for the Strategy to Advance Flood Protection, Ecosystems and Recreation along San Francisco Bay Project (SAFER).

The grant, announced last week, will aid in protecting 4,900 parcels from tidal flooding and sea level rise in East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, as well as 500 acres of shore area habitats.

The money will also help improve recreational access to the creek.

“We are grateful for this funding and are excited to advance the environmental and technical studies needed for the SAFER Bay project,” said Tess Byler, the senior project manager. “We are eager to establish our outreach program and to hear and learn from our diverse community of stakeholders.”

Click here to learn more about the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority.