What Threat Does Sea-Level Rise Pose to California?

Aug 10, 2020 - Millions of California residents visit the coast annually to fish, swim, surf, and enjoy nature, particularly along the one ‑third of the coastline owned by the State Park system. The state ’s Safeguarding California Plan cites that for every foot of SLR, 50 feet to 100 feet of beach width could be lost.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4261

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Such a loss would impact not only Californians’ access to and enjoyment of key public resources, but also beach‑dependent local economies.  Increased State, Local, and Private Costs Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change Will Be Costly.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - Consistent with that, research suggests that the trend towards smaller, lighter vehicles (such as driven by federal fuel economy standards) has correlated with increased crash frequency but has not resulted in increased fatalities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3912

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees

Jan 12, 2017 - Any development at state historic parks must be necessary for the safety or enjoyment of visitors, such as to provide access, parking, water, sanitation, education, or picnicking. State Nature Reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3527

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - With an estimated surplus of $6  b illion and a proposed reserve level of nearly $ 21  b illion, the state is still enjoying a stable and healthy fiscal situation. Despite this positive near ‑term picture, the multiyear outlook is subject to considerable uncertainty.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

Preparing for Rising Seas: How the State Can Help Support Local Coastal Adaptation Efforts

Dec 10, 2019 - Such a loss would impact not only Californians ’ access to and enjoyment of key public resources, but also beach ‑dependent local economies. While no entity has completed a comprehensive economic assessment of beach ‑related recreation across the state, a 2016 r eport by the Center for the Blue Economy estimated that California ’s ocean economy —including tourism, recreation, and marine transportation —is valued at over $ 44  b illion per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4121