Question 1

What is OAAC Adapt? How does it relate to other adaptation efforts around the Bay?

Accepted Answer

OAAC Adapt is a coalition of shoreline communities, agencies and stakeholders working to coordinate the Oakland Alameda sub-region flood and adaptation projects to protect and restore water quality, habitat, recreation and community resilience.

The team includes representation from the cities of Alameda and Oakland, the Port of Oakland, Caltrans, East Bay Regional Park District, Alameda County Flood Control District, SF Bay Water Board, community organizations, and consultants across many disciplines, including urban design, policy, planning, and engineering. Since water does not respect jurisdictional boundaries, OAAC partners are working together to collaborate on consensus-driven projects to expedite future grant funding and project success.

Question 2

What are the current OAAC Adapt projects?

Accepted Answer

• The Subregional Adaptation Plan (www.alamedaca.gov/AdaptationLongTermPlan  )is a long-term plan that details preliminary strategies and pathways for shoreline communities to take as the climate and shorelines change over time​.  The Plan is funded by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). 
 • The Oakland Alameda Estuary Project (www.alamedaca.gov/AdaptationEstuary )is a near-term sea level rise adaptation design concept, which is funded by Caltrans, to address increased coastal, stormwater, and groundwater flooding for up to two feet of sea level rise over the coming decades​. 
 • The Bay Farm Island Adaptation Project i(www.alamedaca.gov/AdaptationBayFarmIsland )s a near-term sea level rise adaptation project to address two feet of sea level rise over the coming decades along Bay Farm Island’s northern shoreline and is funded by the Congressional Community Program through FEMA.

Question 3

How can I get involved? When’s your next event?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for our mailing list to make sure you hear about upcoming events (https://www.oaacadapt.org/events)and volunteer opportunities.

Question 4

Can you give a presentation to my youth/religious/club group?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we would love to share this information with your community. Reach out to us to talk.

Oakland Alameda Adaptation Committee

Resources

FAQs

Concepts and Glossary

Adapting to Rising Tides Bay Shoreline Flood Explorer

Subregional Flood Exposure and Vulnerability

Existing Conditions Report

Governance Options: A Path Towards Sustainable Funding

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