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Alameda Shoreline Takes a Beating from Storms, Again

Posted on December 28, 2024 by Irene

Wave goodbye to what was once Alameda’s shoreline.  On December 14 and 15, King Tides coupled with storm surges eroded huge portions of Alameda’s man-made beaches and dunes. Waves washed away tons of sand and dislodged heavy boulders and bags … Continue reading →

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Drive your Chevy to the levee in Alameda?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Irene

Alameda is in the process of updating its local climate action plan, and sea level rise will be on the agenda.  Much of our shoreline will be impacted. Will we need sea walls, levees and dikes?  A new system of … Continue reading →

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