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Measures related to ecological opportunities to address flood risk
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Ecological Features
DESCRIPTION:
Ecological features include beaches, polders, vegetated terraces, mudflats, and nearshore reefs. These natural habitat types can sometimes be enhanced with ecologically friendly materials. They are sensitive to the wave environment and water levels, and require careful consideration of these factors to promote Bay habitat and mitigate flood risks.
WATER LEVEL RANGE:
DESIGN LIFE:
IMPACT ON THE WATERFRONT:
Varies
Varies
Varies
SHORELINE LOCATION:Varies
ADAPTABILITY:
CONSTRUCTION COST:
Varies
TBD
COASTAL FLOOD HAZARDS MITIGATED:
Sea Level Rise
Storm Surge
Groundwater
Waves
Erosion
Types of Ecological Features:
Click the images and links below to explore types of Ecological Features.
Head back to the Measures Explorer to check out other flood and seismic measures.
Measures related to ecological opportunities to address flood risk
Looking for more? Head back to the Measures Explorerto check out other flood and seismic measures.
Ecological Features
DESCRIPTION:
Ecological features include beaches, polders, vegetated terraces, mudflats, and nearshore reefs. These natural habitat types can sometimes be enhanced with ecologically friendly materials. They are sensitive to the wave environment and water levels, and require careful consideration of these factors to promote Bay habitat and mitigate flood risks.
WATER LEVEL RANGE:
DESIGN LIFE:
IMPACT ON THE WATERFRONT:
Varies
Varies
Varies
SHORELINE LOCATION:Varies
ADAPTABILITY:
CONSTRUCTION COST:
Varies
TBD
COASTAL FLOOD HAZARDS MITIGATED:
Sea Level Rise
Storm Surge
Groundwater
Waves
Erosion
Types of Ecological Features:
Click the images and links below to explore types of Ecological Features.
Thank you for learning about ways to strengthen the waterfront through the Measures Explorer! Please share your feedback on the Ecological Feature measures.
Would you like to see them prioritized as potential solutions along San Francisco's waterfront? Do you have any concerns or input you would like to share about these measures?
