From Science to Action: 'Treasure Maps' for a Resilient Bay
How can we ensure that wetland restoration, flood resilience, and habitat restoration efforts in the Bay Area happen where they will have the greatest impact? The new San Francisco Baylands Resilience Metrics Mapbook provides a science-based approach to identify places where restoration and adaptation projects can increase shoreline resilience.
Join San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) for an interactive discussion on how these maps can accelerate climate adaptation and what’s next for this suite of tools—including opportunities to incorporate water quality, carbon capture, and recreation access into future decision-making.
What to Expect:
● A first look at the Resilience Metrics Mapbook with science-driven insights on where adaptation and restoration projects can be most effective
● Understand how these maps build on SFEI’s 2019 Adaptation Atlas to advance climate adaptation planning and accelerate implementation
● Demo of the web map to see the suite of wildlife support, flood attenuation, and sediment placement metrics available at our fingertips
● Interactive feedback session—help shape the next phase of this work by sharing insights on what should be prioritized next
Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:
● Climate adaptation practitioners - engineers, scientists, and planners
● Landowners concerned about how to make their properties more resilient
● Environmental advocates and conservation organizations
● Local and regional policymakers
● Bay shoreline and recreation advocates
● Anyone passionate about the future of the Bay
Why It Matters
With rising sea levels and increasing climate risks, the Bay Area must move quickly to protect and restore vital ecosystems while balancing the needs of communities. The Resilience Metrics Mapbook serves as a decision-support tool to ensure that our collective efforts—whether in habitat restoration, infrastructure planning, or land use policy—are grounded in science and designed for maximum impact.
Lunch will be provided. Space is limited—register today to secure your spot!
If you are interested in this event, you may also be interested sessions offered at the Metro Center on Earth Day (April 22):
Who is Doing What About Climate Change? The Down Low on Bay Area Innovations
To join any of the events in this series of forums on our regional climate response, register below.
· 2-4 PM – Green Money, Green Impact: Exclusive Fireside Chat with California’s Green Bank — Bay Area Air Quality Management District (https://lu.ma/vbk21wya)
· 4-5 PM - Can AI Help the Bay Area Plan for Climate Change? — Bay Conservation & Development Commission & Bay Area Regional Collaborative (https://lu.ma/lt3os7ds)
· 4:30-6 PM – The Down Low Mixer: enjoy drinks and apps and meet project leaders, innovators, designers, planners, and reporters. Limited to forum attendees.
· 5:30-8 PM – Advancing Nature Based Solutions: At the Intersection of Design and Community — San Francisco Estuary Partnership & Bay Area Regional Collaborative (https://lu.ma/t1yivmn4)
· 6-7 PM – Lightning Talks by 8 Reporters On Local Climate Science, Tech, and Resilience — KneeDeep Times (https://lu.ma/y92khwtx)
Manny's, 3092 16th St, April 23
6-7:30 PM – Climate Conversations: Rising Seas, Resilient Communities – Save the Bay
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.