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Sea Level Rise Explorer
— Elkhorn Slough, CA.
Elkhorn Slough, an estuary, an area where freshwater and saltwater mix, is located on the coast of Monterey Bay. It contains the 3rd largest extent of salt marsh in California, and is important for many birds, animals, and fish, supporting extraordinary biological diversity.
Welcome to the Elkhorn Slough visitor’s Center in Monterey Bay. This experience was developed to showcase the impacts from sea level rise and the intersection of transportation and ecosystem needs in one of California’s most treasured estuaries. This experience summarizes the key findings from the Central Coast Highway 1 Climate Resilience Study. We hope it will shed some light on similar planning related to transportation and natural resource issues.
Elkhorn Slough, an estuary, an area where freshwater and saltwater mix, is located on the coast of Monterey Bay. It contains the 3rd largest extent of salt marsh in California, and is important for many birds, animals, and fish, supporting extraordinary biological diversity. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit every year to birdwatch, spot the charismatic sea otters, and kayak on the slough’s vibrant waters.
This low-lying area will experience rising sea levels and possibly increased storms causing more frequent and intense flooding and eventually permanent inundation by ocean waters. This could impact coastal property, infrastructure, public safety, and access to these amazing coastal resources.
Click here to watch 360º Video
Elkhorn Slough, an estuary, an area where freshwater and saltwater mix, is located on the coast of Monterey Bay. It contains the 3rd largest extent of salt marsh in California, and is important for many birds, animals, and fish, supporting extraordinary biological diversity. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit every year to birdwatch, spot the charismatic sea otters, and kayak on the slough’s vibrant waters.
This low-lying area will experience rising sea levels and possibly increased storms causing more frequent and intense flooding and eventually permanent inundation by ocean waters. This could impact coastal property, infrastructure, public safety, and access to these amazing coastal resources.
Click here to watch 360º Video
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